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laic

/ˈleɪ.ɪk/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Relating to the laity or common people.


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laic , laical , laically , laics
Etymology
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From Latin laicus, secular, from laos 'people'.


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  1. The term 'laic' comes from the Latin word 'laicus', which means 'secular' or 'belonging to the people'.

  2. In some Christian denominations, the laity is responsible for the administration of the church, such as managing finances and maintaining church property.


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  1. clergy: The group of ordained religious leaders in a Christian denomination.

  2. secular: Relating to the world or to worldly things.


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In Christian context, the term laic refers to the non-clergy members of the church. It is used to distinguish between the religious and the secular spheres.

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