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lay-persons

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun lay-person has 1 sense
  1. layman, layperson - someone who is not a clergyman or a professional person
    --1 is a kind of commoner, common man, common person
    --1 is a member of laity, temporalty
    --1 has particulars: lay reader

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Lay Persons

Description:

In the context of a specific field or profession, the term "lay persons" refers to individuals who do not have specialized knowledge, training, or experience in that particular area. They have a limited understanding of the subject matter and are considered non-experts.

Lay persons are usually contrasted with professionals or experts who have acquired formal education, skills or expertise in the field.

Usage:

Sense: Non-experts in a specific field

Example sentence 1: In the courtroom, the lawyer explained complex legal concepts to the lay persons on the jury.

Example sentence 2: The workshop was designed to provide lay persons with basic knowledge about investing in the stock market.

Sense: Ordinary people without specialized skills or knowledge

Example sentence 1: The presentation aimed at explaining scientific research to lay persons in an easily understandable manner.

Example sentence 2: The article sought to bridge the gap between academic research and lay persons who may be interested in the topic.

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