English word auditorium comes from Latin audio, and later Latin auditorius (Of or pertaining to hearing or to one who hears.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| audio | Latin (lat) | I accept, agree with, obey. I attend, pay attention to. I hear, listen to. |
| auditor | Latin (lat) | (by metonymy) A reader of a book. (Books were read aloud.). A hearer.. A pupil, disciple; a person who listens to teachings.. An auditor. |
| auditorius | Latin (lat) | Of or pertaining to hearing or to one who hears. |
| auditorium | English (en) | (in a theater, etc.) The space where the audience is located.. A large room for public meetings or performances. |