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Laity

Definitions:

1. Noun: The general body of people in any profession or group excluding the clergy or specialized professionals.
2. Noun: Laymen and laywomen as distinguished from professionals or experts.
3. Noun: People who are not members of a particular profession, especially the clergy.
4. Noun: The state of being a layperson; the non-professional status.

Sample Sentences:

• The church is open to both the clergy and the laity.
• During the conference, the panel of experts addressed questions from the laity.
• He always had a way of explaining complex concepts to the laity.
• The bishop delivered an inspiring sermon to the laity on Sunday.

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• Books on Laymen
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