layman synonyms

layman

n.

  1. One who does not make religion a profession

    secular, one of the laity, laic, catechumen, neophyte, proselyte, convert, parishioner, communicant, believer, one of the people, one of the flock, congregation; see also follower, member 1.

    Antonyms priest*, ecclesiastic*, cleric. *

  2. One who is not versed in a subject

    nonprofessional, novice, dilettante; see amateur, recruit.

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