Synonyms for

Layman

Verb / ˈleɪmʌn / Another word for layman — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject.

Synonyms & similar words

layperson secular clergyman amateur nonprofessional novice beginner dabbler tyro neophyte greenhorn rookie apprentice learner student layperson outsider nonexpert generalist jack-of-all-trades dilettante interloper intruder

Example sentences

  1. The layman was not sure how to fix the broken pipe.
  2. The doctor had to explain the medical terms to the layman.
  3. The book was written for the layman, not for experts.
  4. The layman's opinion on the matter was not taken seriously by the professionals.
  5. I am just a layman when it comes to computer programming.

Quotes

  • 'The layman's ignorance is the landscape of the scientific tourist.' - Richard Feynman
  • 'The layman's position is perfectly clear. The only person who can explain the sauce Bernaise is the chef. The chef must explain it to someone who has never tasted it.' - Ludwig Wittgenstein
  • 'The layman's thirst for wisdom is sustained by the mysterious hope that someday, somehow, somebody will have the time to sit down and explain it to him.' - H. L. Mencken

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