laity

Translations

laitynoun
laities
pl
The church service was attended by both clergy and laity.
На церковной службе присутствовали как духовенство, так и миряне.
The medical conference was open to both professionals and laity.
Медицинская конференция была открыта как для профессионалов, так и для непрофессионалов.
Synonyms
the faithful
church members

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.