seyirci
Seyirci is a Turkish noun meaning the person or people who watch a performance, event, or broadcast; the audience or spectator. It is used for people attending live events such as theater, cinema, concerts, or sports, as well as viewers of a broadcast in media contexts. In Turkish, the word emphasizes the act of watching as the defining role of the group.
Etymology: from the verb seyretmek, to look at or watch, with the agentive suffix -ci, forming seyirci.
Usage: In performing arts, seyirci describes the audience as a collective and as individuals within a performance
In media and broadcasting, seyirci often means the viewers who consume content; television ratings and cinema
Cultural notes: In Turkish culture, the seyirci is traditionally expected to be attentive and respectful during