This is the 11922nd most frequent Swedish word.
publikhavet
The Swedish word "publikhavet" means "the sea of audience" or "crowd of spectators."
The term 'publikhavet' is used metaphorically to describe a large group of people gathered as an audience, emphasizing the resemblance to a vast, uniform entity like a sea.
Publikhavet lyssnade tyst på musiken.
The sea of audience listened quietly to the music.
Here, 'publikhavet' portrays the audience as a coordinated group, reacting collectively to stimuli, highlighting its metaphorical application in capturing large audience dynamics.
När talaren gick fram till scenen, reste sig publikhavet unisont för att applådera.
When the speaker approached the stage, the sea of audience rose unanimously to applaud.
In this usage, 'publikhavet' conveys not just the presence of a crowd but also its dynamic, vibrant nature, making the metaphor extend to the emotional state of the collective group.