layman

lay·man

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

Examples of LAYMAN

1. For a layman, he knows a lot about the law.
2. 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

Related Words: all-rounder [British], generalist, general practitioner, jack-of-all-trades; aficionado (also afficionado), buff, devotee, enthusiast, fan

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Other Christian Religious Terms

Pentateuch, blasphemy, curate, doxology, eremite, iconoclasm, liturgy, orison, pneuma, reliquary

Rhymes with LAYMAN

bayman, caiman, Damon, drayman, flamen, Haman, stamen