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layman

UK:^*^*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈleɪmən/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈleɪmən/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(lā′mən)

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

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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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