layman

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Noun layman has 1 sense

layman, layperson - someone who is not a clergyman or a professional person
--₁ is a kind of commoner, common man, common person
--₁ is a member of laity, temporalty
Antonyms: clergyman, reverend, man of the cloth
--₁ has particulars: lay reader

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Layman

Noun:

A person who is not trained or knowledgeable in a particular field or subject.

Example Sentence: As a layman in computer science, I struggle to understand complex programming languages.

Adjective:

Relating to or characteristic of a layman.

Example Sentence: The layman interpretation of the legal jargon was easier to understand than the expert analysis.

Verb:

To explain or present something complex in simple terms for a layperson.

Example Sentence: The professor did his best to layman the complicated theories, making it easier for the students to comprehend.

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