Definition of layperson in English:

layperson

nounPlural laypeople ˈleɪpəːs(ə)nˈleɪˌpərs(ə)n

1A non-ordained member of a Church.
theologians and laypeople alike have debated the meaning behind the rich allegory and symbolism
Example sentencesExamples
- The curriculum sets up a false opposition between a literate (or Latinate) clergy and the illiterate laypeople.
- The layperson responsible for keeping things in ritual order in the synagogue points out two Russian seniors to Mark.
- Most laypeople did not attend Mass aside from the major feasts.
- The church, through its nuns, priests, and laypeople, positions itself in direct opposition to tyranny and oppression.
- If most laypeople of the thirteenth century were not directly familiar with Augustine's statement in the City of God that "works of mercy are performed for no other reason than so that we may be freed from misery and, thereby, be happy," certainly they were no strangers to the idea.
- Textual and visual sources alike indicate that the passage of laypeople through the screen to participate in services in the choir was hardly a rarity.
- The decision followed calls from priests and Catholic laypeople for him to stand down over his handling of the scandal.
- In the central bay stands the altar at which laypeople attended Mass.
- He informed her that it was not permissible that a layperson possess such an important relic.
Synonyms
unordained person, member of the congregation, parishioner
layman, laywoman
2A person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject.
his highly successful lectures were meant for an audience of laypersons interested in the natural sciences
Example sentencesExamples
- This book is a compromise of sorts: not quite scholarly, yet not quite accessible to the layperson.
- The result is that he jumps to easy conclusions, something intelligent laypeople are not likely to trust.
- She has an affinity for reduction prints, which, to the layperson, seem inconceivably complex.
- To the layperson it's gobbledygook unless, firstly, you know your law, and, secondly, you know the business.
- The 30-year-old company president says his aim was to make space-age technology not just available but acceptable to laypeople.
- When you talk to laypeople, what don't they understand about what bandwidth means and what it can became?
- It focusses on topics so remote from everyday concerns that, from a layperson's perspective, they can seem pointless.
- This is a time-honoured comedy, which, in layperson's terms, means old-fashioned.
- This is a fine introduction to network theorizing for any layperson interested in keeping up with new developments in science.
- This is an argument from the field of descriptive linguistics, made for a rhetorical audience of laypeople.
- Savvy laypeople will see through these broad brush strokes, thus undermining the credibility of the experimental method.
- He observed that if a naturalist walks through a forest, they would see things that no layperson would see.
Synonyms
non-expert, layman, non-professional, amateur, non-specialist, man in the street, man on the street

Definition of layperson in US English:

layperson

nounˈleɪˌpərs(ə)nˈlāˌpərs(ə)n

1A nonordained member of a church.
Example sentencesExamples
- He informed her that it was not permissible that a layperson possess such an important relic.
- The church, through its nuns, priests, and laypeople, positions itself in direct opposition to tyranny and oppression.
- In the central bay stands the altar at which laypeople attended Mass.
- The decision followed calls from priests and Catholic laypeople for him to stand down over his handling of the scandal.
- Textual and visual sources alike indicate that the passage of laypeople through the screen to participate in services in the choir was hardly a rarity.
- If most laypeople of the thirteenth century were not directly familiar with Augustine's statement in the City of God that "works of mercy are performed for no other reason than so that we may be freed from misery and, thereby, be happy," certainly they were no strangers to the idea.
- The curriculum sets up a false opposition between a literate (or Latinate) clergy and the illiterate laypeople.
- The layperson responsible for keeping things in ritual order in the synagogue points out two Russian seniors to Mark.
- Most laypeople did not attend Mass aside from the major feasts.
Synonyms
unordained person, member of the congregation, parishioner
1. 1.1 A person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject.
  Example sentencesExamples
  To the layperson it's gobbledygook unless, firstly, you know your law, and, secondly, you know the business.
  It focusses on topics so remote from everyday concerns that, from a layperson's perspective, they can seem pointless.
  This is an argument from the field of descriptive linguistics, made for a rhetorical audience of laypeople.
  This is a fine introduction to network theorizing for any layperson interested in keeping up with new developments in science.
  This book is a compromise of sorts: not quite scholarly, yet not quite accessible to the layperson.
  He observed that if a naturalist walks through a forest, they would see things that no layperson would see.
  The result is that he jumps to easy conclusions, something intelligent laypeople are not likely to trust.
  This is a time-honoured comedy, which, in layperson's terms, means old-fashioned.
  When you talk to laypeople, what don't they understand about what bandwidth means and what it can became?
  Savvy laypeople will see through these broad brush strokes, thus undermining the credibility of the experimental method.
  The 30-year-old company president says his aim was to make space-age technology not just available but acceptable to laypeople.
  She has an affinity for reduction prints, which, to the layperson, seem inconceivably complex.
  Synonyms
  non-expert, layman, non-professional, amateur, non-specialist, man in the street, man on the street

单词	layperson
释义	Definition of layperson in English: layperson nounPlural laypeople ˈleɪpəːs(ə)nˈleɪˌpərs(ə)n 1A non-ordained member of a Church. theologians and laypeople alike have debated the meaning behind the rich allegory and symbolism Example sentencesExamples The curriculum sets up a false opposition between a literate (or Latinate) clergy and the illiterate laypeople. The layperson responsible for keeping things in ritual order in the synagogue points out two Russian seniors to Mark. Most laypeople did not attend Mass aside from the major feasts. The church, through its nuns, priests, and laypeople, positions itself in direct opposition to tyranny and oppression. If most laypeople of the thirteenth century were not directly familiar with Augustine's statement in the City of God that "works of mercy are performed for no other reason than so that we may be freed from misery and, thereby, be happy," certainly they were no strangers to the idea. Textual and visual sources alike indicate that the passage of laypeople through the screen to participate in services in the choir was hardly a rarity. The decision followed calls from priests and Catholic laypeople for him to stand down over his handling of the scandal. In the central bay stands the altar at which laypeople attended Mass. He informed her that it was not permissible that a layperson possess such an important relic. Synonyms unordained person, member of the congregation, parishioner layman, laywoman 2A person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject. his highly successful lectures were meant for an audience of laypersons interested in the natural sciences Example sentencesExamples This book is a compromise of sorts: not quite scholarly, yet not quite accessible to the layperson. The result is that he jumps to easy conclusions, something intelligent laypeople are not likely to trust. She has an affinity for reduction prints, which, to the layperson, seem inconceivably complex. To the layperson it's gobbledygook unless, firstly, you know your law, and, secondly, you know the business. The 30-year-old company president says his aim was to make space-age technology not just available but acceptable to laypeople. When you talk to laypeople, what don't they understand about what bandwidth means and what it can became? It focusses on topics so remote from everyday concerns that, from a layperson's perspective, they can seem pointless. This is a time-honoured comedy, which, in layperson's terms, means old-fashioned. This is a fine introduction to network theorizing for any layperson interested in keeping up with new developments in science. This is an argument from the field of descriptive linguistics, made for a rhetorical audience of laypeople. Savvy laypeople will see through these broad brush strokes, thus undermining the credibility of the experimental method. He observed that if a naturalist walks through a forest, they would see things that no layperson would see. Synonyms non-expert, layman, non-professional, amateur, non-specialist, man in the street, man on the street Definition of layperson in US English: layperson nounˈleɪˌpərs(ə)nˈlāˌpərs(ə)n 1A nonordained member of a church. Example sentencesExamples He informed her that it was not permissible that a layperson possess such an important relic. The church, through its nuns, priests, and laypeople, positions itself in direct opposition to tyranny and oppression. In the central bay stands the altar at which laypeople attended Mass. The decision followed calls from priests and Catholic laypeople for him to stand down over his handling of the scandal. Textual and visual sources alike indicate that the passage of laypeople through the screen to participate in services in the choir was hardly a rarity. If most laypeople of the thirteenth century were not directly familiar with Augustine's statement in the City of God that "works of mercy are performed for no other reason than so that we may be freed from misery and, thereby, be happy," certainly they were no strangers to the idea. The curriculum sets up a false opposition between a literate (or Latinate) clergy and the illiterate laypeople. The layperson responsible for keeping things in ritual order in the synagogue points out two Russian seniors to Mark. Most laypeople did not attend Mass aside from the major feasts. Synonyms unordained person, member of the congregation, parishioner 1.1 A person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject. Example sentencesExamples To the layperson it's gobbledygook unless, firstly, you know your law, and, secondly, you know the business. It focusses on topics so remote from everyday concerns that, from a layperson's perspective, they can seem pointless. This is an argument from the field of descriptive linguistics, made for a rhetorical audience of laypeople. This is a fine introduction to network theorizing for any layperson interested in keeping up with new developments in science. This book is a compromise of sorts: not quite scholarly, yet not quite accessible to the layperson. He observed that if a naturalist walks through a forest, they would see things that no layperson would see. The result is that he jumps to easy conclusions, something intelligent laypeople are not likely to trust. This is a time-honoured comedy, which, in layperson's terms, means old-fashioned. When you talk to laypeople, what don't they understand about what bandwidth means and what it can became? Savvy laypeople will see through these broad brush strokes, thus undermining the credibility of the experimental method. The 30-year-old company president says his aim was to make space-age technology not just available but acceptable to laypeople. She has an affinity for reduction prints, which, to the layperson, seem inconceivably complex. Synonyms non-expert, layman, non-professional, amateur, non-specialist, man in the street, man on the street
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