English Explanatory Dictionary

laic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A layperson as opposed to a cleric, i.e. not a member of the clergy.
adj
  1. Lay, relating to laypersons, as opposed to clerical.

Pronunciation

/ˈleɪ.ɪk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-laic.wav

Word forms

laic laics laick more laic most laic

Etymology

From French laïque, from Latin lāicus (“common people”), from Ancient Greek λαός (laós). Doublet of lay.

Synonyms

parishioner laic layperson laical laicist laicistic lay

Antonyms

cleric blackcoat clerical clergymember clergyperson black-collar pastoral

Related words

laical laity lay layman layperson laywoman

Derived words

laically laicise laicism laicist laicization laicize
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