Layman

[Lay·man]

A layman might have a small amount of knowledge about something, but she isn't officially trained in the subject. If you need brain surgery, don't consult a layman; stick to a professional brain surgeon.

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One of the people, in distinction from the clergy; one of the laity; sometimes, a man not belonging to some particular profession, in distinction from those who do.

Noun
someone who is not a clergyman or a professional person


n.
One of the people, in distinction from the clergy; one of the laity; sometimes, a man not belonging to some particular profession, in distinction from those who do.

n.
A lay figure. See under Lay, n. (above).


Layman

Lay"man n.; pl. Laymen . [Lay, adj. + man.] 1. One of the people, in distinction from the clergy; one of the laity; sometimes, a man not belonging to some particular profession, in distinction from those who do.
Being a layman, I ought not to have concerned myself with speculations which belong to the profession.
2. A lay figure. See under Lay, n. (above). Dryden

One of the people, in distinction from the clergy; one of the laity; sometimes, a man not belonging to some particular profession, in distinction from those who do.

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More than in any other performing arts the lack of respect for acting seems to spring from the fact that every layman considers himself a valid critic.

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