layman in Portuguese
layman in Portuguese is leigo, laico, profano — layman means a person without specialised knowledge or training in a particular subject.
layman in Portuguese
leigo
Layperson, someone who is not an ordained cleric or member of the clergy.
laico
Layperson, someone who is not an ordained cleric or member of the clergy.
leigo
(by extension) Someone who is not a professional in a given field.
profano
(by extension) Someone who is not a professional in a given field.
What does "layman" mean?
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noun A person without specialised knowledge or training in a particular subject.
"The report was written so that a layman could follow the argument."
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noun A member of a religious congregation who is not clergy.
"The sermon was delivered by a layman rather than the priest."
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layman in a sentence
- The report was written so that a layman could follow the argument.
- To a layman, the two chemicals look identical.
- The sermon was delivered by a layman rather than the priest.
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What is "layman" in Portuguese?
"layman" in Portuguese is leigo, laico, profano. layman means: A person without specialised knowledge or training in a particular subject.
How do you use "layman" in a sentence?
Example: "The report was written so that a layman could follow the argument." In Portuguese, "layman" is leigo, laico, profano.
Are there other ways to say "layman" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "layman": leigo, laico, profano.
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