as in churches
the people of a religion who are not priests, ministers, etc.
a member of the laity The laity has played an important role in the history of the church.
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Noun
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Institutions such as schools and churches have a structural role to play.—
Christian B. Miller,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026 -
After, make your way to two lovely churches, Santa Tecla, by the side of the lake, and San Giovanni, up the hill in the town’s center.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Noun
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The historic resort town of Zakopane anchors the Polish side, while Slovakia’s High Tatras deliver mountain lakes, waterfalls and flocks of sheep among rocky crests.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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On the Slovakian side, the High Tatras deliver mountain lakes, waterfalls and flocks of sheep grazing among rocky crests.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Not all parishes can afford to pay for a support staff to fully serve the parish and our missionary aspirations.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Four of Cincinnati's oldest West Side parishes are making plans to merge into a new parish that would serve hundreds of Catholics who attend their churches and schools.—
Dan Horn,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Laities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laities. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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