laity

Translations

laitynoun
laities
pl
laïcatEnsemble des fidèles non ordonnés dans une religion.
The bishop addressed the concerns of the laity during the synod.
L’évêque a répondu aux préoccupations du laïcat pendant le synode.
les profanesSens général : personnes non spécialistes, par opposition aux experts.
The conference aimed to make scientific knowledge accessible to the laity.
La conférence visait à rendre les connaissances scientifiques accessibles aux profanes.
Synonyms
church members
the faithful

Definitions

laitynoun
The members of a religious faith who are not ordained clergy.
The bishop addressed the concerns of the laity during the synod.
Ordinary people, as distinct from professionals or experts.
The conference aimed to make scientific knowledge accessible to the laity.