1. people who are not members of the clergy; non-religious people
Usage: plural of layman
2. people who do not have specialized knowledge or training in a particular field
Usage: plural of layman

Examples

• The priest explained the complex theology in terms that laymen could understand.
• Many laymen volunteer to help with church activities.
• The medical conference included sessions designed for laymen interested in health topics.
• Legal documents are often difficult for laymen to interpret.
• The scientist wrote a book to make quantum physics accessible to laymen.
• Laymen often struggle to understand technical jargon used by professionals.