A person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject
“The lecturer used simple language and avoided technical terms to ensure that even a layman could understand the complex concepts being discussed.”
A non-professional or non-expert who believes in, dabbles, or follows a particular field or idea
“The layman was intrigued by astronomy and eagerly joined the local stargazing club, even though he had no formal training or expertise in the field.”
Layperson, someone who is not an ordained cleric or member of the clergy
“The layman asked the priest for clarification on the religious teachings, as he was not an ordained cleric himself.”
A hypothetical average or generic individual
Lay, relating to laypersons, as opposed to clerical
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