Synonyms of layman

layman

noun

as in amateur

a person who regularly or occasionally engages in an activity as a pastime rather than as a profession

the discussion about investing was geared more to the layman than to the professional investor

Synonyms & Similar Words

• amateur
• tinkerer
• hobbyist
• nonexpert
• dabbler
• nonprofessional
• enthusiast
• potterer
• dilettante
• putterer
• generalist
• fan
• devotee
• jack-of-all-trades
• aficionado
• afficionado
• general practitioner
• all-rounder
• buff

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expert
• authority
• specialist
• professional
• pro

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