Lay (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy; "set his collar in laic rather than clerical position"; "the lay ministry".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Laic
• Secular

Related Words

• Laity (noun)

Meaning ²

Not of or from a profession; "a lay opinion as to the cause of the disease".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The doctor asked for a lay opinion from the patient's family to see if they had noticed any unusual symptoms.
• The lay jury was comprised of ordinary citizens who were not experts in the field of law.
• A lay person's understanding of the technical terms used in the contract was limited.
• The professor asked the students to provide a lay explanation of the complex scientific concept.
• The lay reviewer's comments on the book were published alongside those of the professional critics.