Laity
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈleɪ.ə.ti/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Laity is a noun meaning People of a church who are not ordained clergy or clerics.
Meaning
People of a church who are not ordained clergy or clerics.
More Meanings
- The common man or woman.
- The unlearned, untrained or ignorant.
Word Forms
- laities
Synonyms for laity
Depending on context, synonyms include congregation, flock, fold, temporalty.
Antonyms for laity
Common opposites include clergy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include temporalty, laypeople, laypersons, laymen, laywomen, laics.
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