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layperson definition

lay·per·son (lā′pʉr′sən)

noun

a layman

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layperson Usage Examples

Possessives

  • guide: The Tao of Healthy Eating Bob Flaws A layperson's guide to healthy eating through the wisdom of Chinese medicine.

Converse of subject

  • understand: Advice should be in terms that can be understood by a layperson.

Adjective modifier

  • average: In their perception of Jesus, a large rift exists between the average layperson and biblical scholars.

Modifies a noun

  • advertising: In the case at hand, the Supreme Court changed its approach to layperson advertising.
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