Layman
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Meaning of Layman
Strictly, a person who is not a member of the clergy; also means a person who is not of a profession such as physicians, dentists, clergymen, lawyers, engineers, etc. Sometimes called a lay person.
Layman Alternative Definition
In ecclesiastical law. One who is not an ecclesiastic nor a clergyman.
Synonyms of Layman
noun
amateur
civilian
laic
nonprofessional
nonspecialist
one who has no specialized training
unskilled practitioner
untrained person Associated Concepts: lay witness
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Hombre lego
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Grammar
This term is a noun.
Etimology of Layman
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non-cleric, early 15c., from lay (adj.) + man; this term is also a noun.. Similar formation in Old Frisian lekman, Danish lægmand. Meaning "outsider, unprofessional person, non-expert" (especially in regards to law or medicine) is from late 15c. Related: Laymen.
Meaning of Layman in the Past
One who is not an ecclesiastic nor a clergyman.[1]
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Partialy, this information about layman is based on the Bouvier´s Law Dictionary, 1848 edition. There is a list of terms of the Bouvier´s Law Dictionary, including layman.