Members of a congregation
“The curriculum sets up a false opposition between a literate clergy and the illiterate laypeople.”
Plural for a non-ordained member of a Church
“The layperson responsible for keeping things in ritual order in the synagogue points out two Russian seniors to Mark.”
Plural for a person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject
“This is a fine introduction to network theorizing for any layperson interested in keeping up with new developments in science.”
Plural for amateur person, not trained in religious or other profession
“The layperson has a sincere curiosity about various religious practices but lacks formal training or expertise in any specific religious tradition.”
Plural for a representative of a religious congregation
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