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The correct spelling is layman.
How to pronounce layman
/ˈleɪmən/
nounIPA: /ˈleɪmən/
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The correct spelling is layman. Layperson, someone who is not an ordained cleric or member of the clergy. For example: "Carmen is not a professional anthropologist, but strictly a layman."
Usage Examples
“Carmen is not a professional anthropologist, but strictly a layman.”
Definition
noun
- 1.Layperson, someone who is not an ordained cleric or member of the clergy.
- 2.(by extension) Someone who is not a professional in a given field.
- 3.A common person.
- 4.A person who is untrained or lacks knowledge of a subject.
- 5.A generally ignorant person.
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