English Explanatory Dictionary

layperson

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person who is not a cleric.
  2. One who is not intimately familiar with a given subject or activity.

Pronunciation

/ˈleɪ.pɜɹ.sən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-layperson.wav

Word forms

layperson laypeople laypersons lay person

Etymology

A lay (“non-clergy, nonclergy”) + person, along the lines of layman.

Synonyms

laic layperson parishioner nonexpert nonspecialist

Antonyms

cleric nonparishioner aficionado expert professional specialist

Related words

lay amateur
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