lay readers

Definition of lay readersnext
plural of lay reader

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laymen
Noun
  • Both professionals and laymen have developed an interest in tracking litigation because of the broad range of industries and people affected by the administration’s changes, experts and media professionals said.
    Surina Venkat, The Hill, 1 Jan. 2026
  • But laymen may be wondering, why are the writers so upset?
    Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 10 Dec. 2025
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“Lay readers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lay%20readers. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.

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