Definition of Layman

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Layman

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).

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Layman Quotations

More than in any other performing arts the lack of respect for acting seems to spring from the fact that every layman considers himself a valid critic.
Simone Weil

The best book on programming for the layman is "Alice in Wonderland"; but that's because it's the best book on anything for the layman.
Alan Perlis

From a consideration of the immense volume of newly discovered facts in the field of physics, especially atomic physics, in recent years it might well appear to the layman that the main problems were already solved and that only more detailed work was necessary.
Victor Francis Hess

The layman's constitutional view is that what he likes is constitutional and that which he doesn't like is unconstitutional.
Hugo Black

Layman Translations

layman in Afrikaans is leek
layman in Dutch is leek, niet-ingewijde
layman in French is profane
layman in German is Laie
layman in Italian is laico
layman in Norwegian is lekmann
layman in Spanish is lego
layman in Swedish is lekman

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