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Noun layman 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
    Antonyms: clergyman, reverend, man of the cloth
    --1 has particulars: lay reader

Definitions from the Web

Layman

Noun:

1. A person who does not have specialized or professional knowledge in a particular subject.

Example sentences:

  • As a layman in the field of medicine, it was difficult for him to understand the complexities of the diagnosis.
  • The book is written in a way that even a layman can easily comprehend the concepts.

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Adjective:

1. Relating to or suitable for ordinary people rather than experts or professionals.

Example sentences:

  • The presenter used layman terms to explain the technical aspects of the product.
  • The article provided a layman explanation of the intricate legal process.

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