noun
- a woman who is not a member of the clergy; a female layperson in religious contexts
- a woman who does not have specialized knowledge or professional training in a particular field
Examples
- As a laywoman in the church, she helped organize community events.
- The laywoman served on the parish council alongside the priest.
- She was just a laywoman when it came to medical matters.
- The laywoman asked the doctor to explain the procedure in simple terms.
- Many laywomen volunteer their time to help with church activities.
- As a laywoman in finance, she sought professional advice for her investments.