nounπShareLayperson, someone who is not an ordained cleric or member of the clergy."The layman explained the science project to his daughter, who was having trouble understanding the instructions. "religionpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(by extension) Someone who is not a professional in a given field."Carmen is not a professional anthropologist, but strictly a layman."personjobtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA common person."The layman's explanation of the scientific experiment was helpful, even though he wasn't a scientist. "personhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA person who is untrained or lacks knowledge of a subject."The layman couldn't understand the complex financial report, despite his best effort. "persontechnicaleducationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA generally ignorant person."The instructions on the new gadget were so technical that even a college graduate felt like a layman trying to understand them. "personcharacterattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareLay-sister or lay-brother, person received into a convent of monks, following the vows, but not being member of the order.""Brother Thomas, a layman at the monastery, helps maintain the gardens and kitchen despite not being a fully ordained monk." "religionpersongroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
