Layman (Noun)
Meaning
Someone who is not a clergyman or a professional person.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The scientist tried to explain the complex theory in simple terms that a layman could understand.
- As a layman, he found it difficult to comprehend the technical jargon used by the engineers.
- The judge asked the lawyer to explain the legal terms in a way that a layman could grasp.
- The doctor took the time to explain the diagnosis and treatment options to the patient, a layman with no medical background.
- The instructions were written in a way that even a layman could follow and assemble the furniture.