noun
- people who are not members of the clergy; ordinary people without specialized knowledge in a particular field
Usage: plural of layperson
Examples
- The priest explained the complex theology in terms that laypeople could understand.
- Many laypeople volunteer at the church fundraiser each year.
- The medical journal was too technical for laypeople to comprehend.
- Laypeople often struggle to understand legal documents without help.
- The scientist gave a presentation designed for laypeople rather than experts.
- Church laypeople participate in various community service projects.