layman (Meaning)
layman (n)
someone who is not a clergyman or a professional person
layman (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.
A lay figure. See under Lay, n. (above).
Synonyms & Antonyms of layman
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- generalist
- jack-of-all-trades
- general practitioner
- aficionado
- putterer
- devotee
- buff
- all-rounder
- fan
- afficionado
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
layman Sentence Examples
- As a layman, I find the legal jargon in the contract to be overwhelming.
- The doctor explained the medical procedure in a way that even a layman could understand.
- The engineering team used simplified language to convey the project's technical details to the layman audience.
- The financial advisor provided a layman's explanation of the investment options available.
- The scientific study was written in a technical language that was difficult for a layman to comprehend.
- The architectural plans were presented in a clear and concise manner, making them easy for the layman to understand.
- The government regulations were written in a complex legal language, requiring a layman to consult an expert for interpretation.
- The art critic analyzed the painting using terminology that was only understandable to an art connoisseur, not to a layman.
- The fashion designer explained the intricacies of her latest collection in a way that even a layman could appreciate.
- The political candidate's speech was filled with technical terms that left many laymen confused about the proposed policies.
FAQs About the word layman
someone who is not a clergyman or a professional personOne of the people, in distinction from the clergy; one of the laity; sometimes, a man not belonging to so
tinkerer,amateur, dabbler,hobbyist, potterer, dilettante, nonprofessional, nonexpert, enthusiast, generalist
expert,expert, authority, specialist, specialist, authority, pro, professional, pro,professional
As a layman, I find the legal jargon in the contract to be overwhelming.
The doctor explained the medical procedure in a way that even a layman could understand.
The engineering team used simplified language to convey the project's technical details to the layman audience.
The financial advisor provided a layman's explanation of the investment options available.
