Those in The House listening to The Speaker (8)
I believe the answer is:
audience
'speaker' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot understand how they can define each other.
I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for audience that I've seen before include "Formal interview with ruler or VIP" , "Theatre-goers" , "Formal or ceremonial interview" , "Formal interview with very important person" , "Group of spectators or listeners" .)