Au`di*to"ri*um (&?;), n. [L. See Auditory, n.] The part of a church, theater, or other public building, assigned to the audience.
In ancient churches the auditorium was the nave, where hearers stood to be instructed; in monasteries it was an apartment for the reception of strangers.
Au"di*tor*ship (&?;), n. The office or function of auditor.
Au"di*to*ry (&?;), a. [L. auditorius.] Of or pertaining to hearing, or to the sense or organs of hearing; as, the auditory nerve. See Ear.
Auditory canal (Anat.), the tube from the auditory meatus or opening of the ear to the tympanic membrane.
Au"di*to*ry, n. [L. auditorium.] 1. An assembly of hearers; an audience.