layman

UK
/ˈleɪ.mən/
US
/ˈleɪ.mən/

Translations

laymannoun
laymen
pl
UK
/ˈleɪ.mən/
US
/ˈleɪ.mən/
The church service was attended by both clergy and laymen.
На церковной службе присутствовали как духовенство, так и миряне.
As a layman in the field of art, he found the exhibition quite fascinating.
Как дилетант в области искусства, он нашел выставку весьма увлекательной.
laymennoun

layman

laymen
pl
UK
/ˈleɪ.mən/
US
/ˈleɪ.mən/
The church was filled with laymen attending the service.
Церковь была полна мирян, присутствующих на службе.
The conference was open to both experts and laymen.
Конференция была открыта как для экспертов, так и для дилетантов.

Definitions

laymannoun
A person who is not a member of the clergy.
The church service was attended by both clergy and laymen.
A person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject.
The scientist explained the complex theory in terms that a layman could understand.
laymennoun
A person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject.
The guide was written in simple language so that laymen could easily understand the complex scientific concepts.
A non-ordained member of a church.
The laymen of the congregation were actively involved in organizing the community event.