Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words. 

The place where people who are watching and listening to a programme sit 

Auditorium

The most appropriate one-word substitution for "the place where people who are watching and listening to a programme sit" is auditorium.

• Theatre is a building or room where plays, operas, and other performances are staged.
• Amphitheatre is a large outdoor theater with a semicircular seating area.
• Conglomerate is a large company that is made up of several different businesses.

The word auditorium comes from the Latin word "audire," meaning "to hear." An auditorium is a large hall or room where people can gather to listen to a speaker or a performance. Auditoriums are often used for concerts, lectures, and religious services.