noun
- a person who does not have specialized knowledge or training in a particular field
- a member of a religious congregation who is not a member of the clergy
Usage: religious
Examples
- The doctor explained the procedure in terms a layman could understand.
- As a layman in computer programming, I found the manual confusing.
- The financial advisor simplified the investment strategy for the layman.
- In layman’s terms, the new law requires stricter safety standards.
- The church council included both clergy and laymen.
- He was just a layman but had deep knowledge of scripture.
- The medical journal was too technical for the average layman.