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layperson


lay·per·son

noun \-ˌpər-sən\

Definition of LAYPERSON

: a member of the laity
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Examples of LAYPERSON

  1. a meeting between clergy and laypeople

First Known Use of LAYPERSON

1972

Rhymes with LAYPERSON

chairperson, craftsperson, draftsperson, first person, houseperson, in person, newsperson, nonperson, salesperson, spokesperson, third person, unperson

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