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Synonyms of laity
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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“Laity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laity. Accessed 4 Oct. 2022.
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The first known use of laity was in the 15th century
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