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layperson

The correct spelling is layperson.

How to pronounce layperson

noun

Say it like: Lay-per-son

The correct spelling is layperson. A person who is not a cleric. For example: "The book was written for professionals, but an intelligent layperson could understand most of it."

Usage Examples

The book was written for professionals, but an intelligent layperson could understand most of it.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A person who is not a cleric.
  2. 2.One who is not intimately familiar with a given subject or activity.

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