noun
laity
Laity (noun) means People of a church who are not ordained clergy or clerics.
noun
1
People of a church who are not ordained clergy or clerics.
2
The common man or woman.
3
The unlearned, untrained or ignorant.
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Etymology
From Anglo-Norman laite, from Latin laitas, from Ancient Greek λαός (laós, “people”).
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What is the meaning of laity?
"laity" (noun) means people of a church who are not ordained clergy or clerics.
What are the different meanings of laity?
"laity" has 3 main meanings: 1. People of a church who are not ordained clergy or clerics; 2. The common man or woman; 3. The unlearned, untrained or ignorant.