layman

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈleɪmən/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈleɪmən/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(lāmən)

Inflections of 'layman' (n): npl: laymen

layman
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Sense: One who does not make religion a profession
Synonyms:
one of the laity
Antonyms:
cleric, priest Collocations, ecclesiastic, clergyman, clergywoman, bishop Collocations, evangelist, pastor, reverend, vicar, rabbi
Sense: One who is not versed in a subject
Synonyms:
nonprofessional, amateur Collocations
Antonyms:
scholar Collocations, expert Collocations, professional Collocations, specialist Collocations, authority Collocations, technician Collocations, doctor Collocations, pundit


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