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Laic (noun) means an ordinary member of a church who is not a priest or other member of the clergy.

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An ordinary member of a church who is not a priest or other member of the clergy.
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Etymology

Comes from French laïque, from Latin lāicus (“common people”), from Ancient Greek λαός (laós). It is a doublet of lay.

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What is the meaning of laic?
"laic" (noun) means an ordinary member of a church who is not a priest or other member of the clergy.
What is the opposite of laic?
Opposites of "laic" include clergyperson, clergyman, cleric.

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