noun
- plural of laity; groups of people who are not members of the clergy in religious organizations
Usage: formal; religious context
Examples
- The bishop addressed both the clergy and the laities of the diocese.
- Different denominations have varying relationships between their clergy and laities.
- The conference brought together laities from several Christian churches.
- Both Catholic and Protestant laities participated in the interfaith dialogue.
- The reforms aimed to give laities more voice in church governance.
- Training programs were established for laities interested in ministry work.