laïc — meaning in English

English meaning

• layman noun A person without specialised knowledge or training in a particular subject.
• layperson noun A person who is not a cleric.

Senses

laïc is used for these senses in English:

• layman Layperson, someone who is not an ordained cleric or member of the clergy.
• layperson A person who is not a cleric.

layman — full definition

1. noun A person without specialised knowledge or training in a particular subject.
2. noun A member of a religious congregation who is not clergy.

layperson — full definition

1. noun A person who is not a cleric.
2. noun One who is not intimately familiar with a given subject or activity.

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