layman

//ˈleɪmən//
B2Frequency Level 12Neutral
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Noun

laymanSingular
laymenPlural
1

A person who is not a member of the clergy; a secular person.

The church welcomed both clergy and laymen to the community meeting.

2

A person who does not have specialized or professional knowledge in a particular subject or field.

The book explains complex scientific concepts in terms a layman can understand.

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