1. people who are not members of the clergy; ordinary people without specialized knowledge in a particular field
Usage: plural of layperson

Examples

• The medical conference included sessions designed for laypersons.
• Many laypersons find legal documents difficult to understand.
• The church committee consists of both clergy and laypersons.
• The scientific journal published an article written for laypersons.
• Laypersons often rely on experts for technical advice.
• The workshop aimed to educate laypersons about financial planning.