Layperson definition

lāpûrsən
laypeople laypersons
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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.

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A person who is not a cleric.
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One who is not a cleric.
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One who is a nonprofessional in a given field.
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A layman.
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Noun

Singular:
layperson
Plural:
laypeople, laypersons

Layperson Sentence Examples

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

  • He explains probability in clear, layperson 's terms, and shows its practical applications.

  • A layperson may not be aware of his or her rights and responsibilities under the law when the marriage breaks down.

  • If there is nobody to help you at all, not even another layperson, you can try to watch the baby emerging in a mirror.

  • Mass-market publications may prefer people on the lower-educated end of the spectrum as you have enough knowledge to understand scientific concepts while still remaining essentially a layperson.

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