laypersons

Meanings

• noun

  Common people, not professionals or experts in a particular field.

  - "The laypersons in the jury were able to reach a unanimous decision."
  - "The doctor explained the medical condition to the laypersons in simple terms."

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Antonyms

aficionado , expert , professional , specialist

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Variants

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laypeople , layperson , laypersons

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Etymology

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Derived from the Middle English word 'laypeisan', meaning 'a common person'.

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Trivia

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1. In medieval Europe, 'laypersons' were those who were not part of the clergy and were therefore responsible for secular affairs.

2. The term 'layperson' is often used in religious contexts, but it can also apply to any field or area of expertise.

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Related Concepts

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1. clergy: The term 'laypersons' is often contrasted with 'clergy' or 'religious professionals'.

2. layman's term: A term used to describe an explanation or concept that is easy to understand for non-experts or common people.

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Culture

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Laypersons have been a significant theme in literature and art, often portrayed as the everyman or everywoman, representing the common experience and struggles of everyday life.

How to Memorize "laypersons"

1. visualize
   

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2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'laypersons' with the idea of everyday people, not experts or professionals.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Laypersons: The Common Folk' to remember the definition.

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