layman
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/ˈleɪmən/
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/ˈleɪmən/
A person without special knowledge in a subject
The doctor explained the medical procedure in terms a layman could understand
医者は素人にも理解できる言葉で医療処置を説明した
A church member who is not a priest or clergy
As a layman, he helped with church activities but did not perform religious ceremonies
平信徒として、彼は教会活動を手伝ったが宗教儀式は執り行わなかった