LAYPERSON

layman, layperson, secular

(noun) someone who is not a clergyman or a professional person

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

layperson (plural laypeople or laypersons)

A person who is not a cleric.

One who is not intimately familiar with a given subject or activity.

Antonyms

• (one who is not intimately familiar with a given subject): aficionado, expert, professional, specialist

Source: Wiktionary



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