Laywoman
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Laywoman is a noun meaning A woman who is a layperson, one who has not taken a religious oath (such as becoming a nun).
Meaning
A woman who is a layperson, one who has not taken a religious oath (such as becoming a nun).
More Meanings
- (by extension) A woman who is not a professional in a given field.
Example Sentences
Carmen is not a professional anthropologist, but strictly a laywoman.
Word Forms
- laywomen
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include laymanship, laity, layperson, layman, celibate, get-nothing.
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