laic

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Adjective laic has 1 sense

laic, lay, secular - concerning those not members of the clergy; "set his collar in laic rather than clerical position"; "the lay ministry"; "the choir sings both sacred and secular music"
Antonym: sacred (indirect, via profane)

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Laic

Part of speech: adjective, noun

Adjective:

1. Pertaining to the secular or nonreligious aspects of life.

Sample sentence: The school provided a laic education, focusing on subjects such as math and science rather than religious studies.

Noun:

1. A layperson, someone who is not a member of the clergy.

Sample sentence: The laics of the church actively participated in community service and outreach programs.