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Laymen

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

Definition

Laymen refers to a person who is not a member of the clergy or a particular profession.

Synonyms & similar words

layperson layman clergyman secular non-professional amateur layperson commoner outsider non-expert non-specialist laywoman layman layperson laywoman layman layperson laywoman layman layperson laywoman layman layperson

Example sentences

  1. The lecture was given in terms that even laymen could understand.
  2. The company hired a layman to help with their marketing.
  3. The new policy was explained to the laymen in the audience.
  4. The church has a program to educate laymen about their faith.
  5. The museum has a tour designed for laymen who are interested in art.

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  • The wisdom of the wise and the experience of the ages are perpetuated by quotations. - Benjamin Disraeli
  • I never leave a sentence or a paragraph until I'm satisfied with it, no matter how many times I have to go back to it. - Lee Child
  • The best way to predict the future is to create it. - Abraham Lincoln

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