layperson

See also: lay person

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

A lay (“non-clergy, nonclergy”) +‎ person, along the lines of layman.

Noun

layperson (plural laypeople or laypersons)

  1. A person who is not a cleric.
  2. One who is not intimately familiar with a given subject or activity.
    The book was written for professionals, but an intelligent layperson could understand most of it.

Synonyms

  • (one who is not intimately familiar with a given subject):

Antonyms

  • (antonym(s) of “one who is not intimately familiar with a given subject”):

Translations

See also

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