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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Goldsmiths worked from the same templates as masons did, producing tabletop churches and pocket chapels.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
23 Apr. 2026 -
The performances will mainly take place in concert halls, theaters, and churches.—
Kiana Mickles,
Pitchfork,
22 Apr. 2026
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Family-friendly With babysitters available upon request, flocks of sheep to be inspected, and eggs to be collected from the chicken coup, little people (especially the sooty, city rats), will be in rural rapture.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Several California cities have undertaken efforts to reduce or eliminate flocks of feral peacocks.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
21 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 1 May. 2026.
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