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layman

lay·man [ láymən ] (plural lay·men [ láymən ])


noun 
Definition:
 
1. somebody without specialist knowledge: somebody, especially a man, who is not trained or expert in a specific area
a law book for the layman

2. nonordained person: somebody, especially a man, who does not belong to the clergy

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