layman
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noun \ˈlā-mən\Definition of LAYMAN
1
: a person who is not a member of the clergy
2
: a person who does not belong to a particular profession or who is not expert in some field
See Examples of LAYMAN
- For a layman, he knows a lot about the law.
- He's an important layman in his church.
First Known Use of LAYMAN
15th century
Related to LAYMAN
- Synonyms
- dabbler, dilettante, hobbyist, amateur, nonexpert, nonprofessional, potterer, putterer, tinkerer
- Antonyms
- authority, expert, pro, professional, specialist
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