Laymen: meaning, definitions and examples
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laymen
[ หleษชmษn ]
general public
A layman is a person who is not trained or skilled in a specific profession or field, particularly in areas such as religion, science, or other specialized subjects. This term is often used to refer to someone who lacks expertise in a certain discipline, in contrast to a professional or expert. Laymen often contribute to discussions by providing their perspectives which can be valuable, even though they may not have formal training. The term can also imply a degree of simplicity or straightforwardness in understanding complex issues.
Synonyms
amateur, non-expert, novice, outsider
Examples of usage
- The scientist explained the theory in a way that laymen could understand.
- As a layman, he found the medical jargon confusing.
- The book is written for laymen, making the concepts accessible to everyone.
Translations
Translations of the word "laymen" in other languages:
๐ต๐น leigo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฐ-เคตเคฟเคถเฅเคทเคเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Laie
๐ฎ๐ฉ awam
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะตะพัะฒััะตะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ laik
๐ฏ๐ต ็ด ไบบ
๐ซ๐ท profane
๐ช๐ธ profano
๐น๐ท sฤฑradan insan
๐ฐ๐ท ๋น์ ๋ฌธ๊ฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุบูุฑ ุงูู ุฎุชุต
๐จ๐ฟ laik
๐ธ๐ฐ laik
๐จ๐ณ ๅค่ก
๐ธ๐ฎ laik
๐ฎ๐ธ รณbreytandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐัะฐะฟะฐะนัะผ
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแกแแแชแแแแแกแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sadษ insan
๐ฒ๐ฝ profano
Etymology
The word 'layman' originates from Middle English 'leyman', which referred to a person who is a layperson or non-cleric in the context of religious discussions. The term is derived from the Old English 'leiga', meaning 'lay', and has its roots in the Greek word 'laikos', which refers to the people or the laity. Historically, 'layman' has been used to distinguish between those who are trained or ordained in a particular field (such as the clergy in religious contexts) and those who are not. Over time, the usage of 'layman' has expanded beyond religious connotations to include individuals in various professional fields who lack specialized knowledge or training.