noun
layperson
Layperson (noun) means someone who is not a member of the clergy.
noun
1
Someone who is not a member of the clergy.
2
A person without expert or specialist knowledge of a particular subject.
"The book was written for professionals, but an intelligent layperson could understand most of it."
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Etymology
Built from lay ("non-clergy, nonclergy") and person, on the same pattern as layman.
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Rhymes for layperson
person
Gerson
Emerson
Pierson
Iverson
Anderson
Paterson
Peterson
Amberson
Jefferson
Henderson
Patterson
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of layperson?
"layperson" (noun) means someone who is not a member of the clergy.
What is another word for layperson?
Other words for "layperson" include secular.
What is the opposite of layperson?
Opposites of "layperson" include cleric, expert, specialist, professional.
What are the different meanings of layperson?
"layperson" has 2 main meanings: 1. Someone who is not a member of the clergy; 2. A person without expert or specialist knowledge of a particular subject.
