noun
- the people of a religious faith as distinguished from its clergy
- the mass of people as distinguished from those of a particular profession or those who are specially skilled
Examples
- The bishop addressed both the clergy and the laity during the service.
- Many members of the laity volunteer their time to help with church activities.
- The medical conference was designed for doctors, not the laity.
- Legal documents should be written in language that the laity can understand.
- The laity played an important role in the church’s decision-making process.
- Scientists must communicate their findings clearly to the laity.