laymen
/ˈleɪmɛn/ · lay·men
noun
- A person who is not a member of the clergy or a professional in a particular field. The priest spoke to the laymen in the congregation, explaining the meaning of the scripture.
- A person who is not an expert in a particular subject or field. The professor explained the complex concept to the laymen in the audience, using simple language.
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Did you know? The term 'laymen' is often used in the context of sports, where a layman is an amateur or non-professional athlete, as opposed to a professional athlete.