Layperson (Noun)
Meaning
Someone who is not a clergyman or a professional person.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The lawyer was able to explain the concept in simple terms, making it accessible to the layperson.
- As a layperson, I couldn't help but feel overwhelmed by the complexity of the theological debate.
- The pastor often found himself translating technical theological jargon into language that a layperson could understand.
- Laypeople often rely on experts to interpret and apply biblical teachings to everyday life.
- The medical explanation was so technical that even a reasonably well-educated layperson would struggle to comprehend it.