1. plural of laywoman: women who are not members of the clergy in a religious organization
Usage: religious context
2. plural of laywoman: women who do not have specialized knowledge or professional training in a particular field
Usage: general usage

Examples

• The church council included both clergy and laywomen from the congregation.
• Several laywomen volunteered to help with the parish fundraiser.
• The medical conference welcomed both doctors and interested laywomen.
• These laywomen brought valuable community perspectives to the discussion.
• The organization trained laywomen to serve as lay ministers.
• Many laywomen participate actively in church governance today.