1. a person who is not a member of the clergy
Usage: religious context
2. a person who does not have specialized knowledge or training in a particular field

Examples

• The bishop encouraged laypeople to participate more actively in church activities.
• As a layperson in medicine, I couldn’t understand the technical diagnosis.
• The legal document was written in language that any layperson could understand.
• The committee included both clergy and laypeople from the congregation.
• She explained the scientific concept in terms a layperson could grasp.
• The workshop was designed for laypeople interested in basic home repairs.