layperson
noun
lay·per·son
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Definition of layperson
: a member of the laity
Examples of layperson in a Sentence
a meeting between clergy and laypeople
Recent Examples on the Web
Scyrkles, who’s the only layperson with keys to St. Madeleine, lays out the chalice, sacramental bread and holy water before Mass; her sister, 61-year-old Cris Vigil, gives parishioners a taste of wine after receiving Communion. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, "Trona Catholics kept the faith as their town declined. Then, two earthquakes shook their ‘gem in the desert’," 5 Aug. 2019 Complex medical procedures can seem to the layperson almost magical. — Caitlin Dwyer, Longreads, "Shared Breath," 25 July 2019 For years, both laypersons and scientists have been fascinated by the proverbial proximity of genius and madness. — Caterina Gawrilow, Scientific American, "Are People with ADHD More Creative?," 11 June 2019 Lorraine Creedon, a layperson with the congregation, said the butterfly release started four years back when the church refocused its mission. — Dennis Hohenberger, courant.com, "Butterfly Release Benefits Enfield Safe Harbor Warming Center," 27 June 2019 Of course, there is also a layperson's theory that usually works. — Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, "Twitter unleashes on Trump for Revolutionary War 'airport' flub," 5 July 2019 In the spring of 2018 some of these layperson astronomers contacted Vanderburg and told him to check out HD 139139, a sunlike star roughly 350 light-years away. — Adam Mann, Scientific American, "Astronomers Don't Know What to Make of This Incredibly Bizarre Star," 3 July 2019 Whether your a layperson or a professional, the texture, scent, look, and feel of a product are critical. — Sangeeta Singh-kurtz, Quartzy, "Amazon wants to make Whole Foods a beauty destination," 2 July 2019 The registration options can, however, confuse a layperson. — Itika Sharma Punit, Quartz India, "Want to fly your own drone like Zomato? These YouTubers explain why that won’t be easy," 12 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'layperson.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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layperson
noun
lay·per·son
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