laity
la·ity
noun \ˈlā-ə-tē\Definition of LAITY
1
: the people of a religious faith as distinguished from its clergy
2
: the mass of the people as distinguished from those of a particular profession or those specially skilled
See Examples of LAITY
- a member of the laity
- The laity has played an important role in the history of the church.
Origin of LAITY
5lay
First Known Use: 15th century
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