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lay·man (lmn)n.1. A man who is not a cleric.2. A man who is a nonprofessional: His is just the layman's view of medicine. See Usage Note at man.
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layman [ˈleɪmən]n pl -men1. a man who is not a member of the clergy2. a person who does not have specialized or professional knowledge of a subject science for the layman
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ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words AntonymsNoun1.layman - someone who is not a clergyman or a professional person layperson, secularlaity, temporalty - in Christianity, members of a religious community that do not have the priestly responsibilities of ordained clergycommon man, common person, commoner - a person who holds no titlelay reader - a layman who is authorized by the bishop to read parts of the service in an Anglican or Episcopal churchclergyman, man of the cloth, reverend - a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian ChurchBased on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2008 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.laymannoun nonprofessional, amateur, outsider, lay person, non-expert, nonspecialist There are basically two types, called, in layman's terms, blue and white asbestos.
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layman [ˈleɪmən] N (laymen (pl)) 1. (Rel) → seglar mf, LEGO/a m/f2. (fig) → profano(a) m/f, lego(a) m/f
in layman's terms → para entendernos, para los profanos en la materiaCollins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005layman [ˈleɪmən] n(= non-expert) → profane m
in layman's terms → en langage de tous les jours, en termes profanes(= non-ordained church member) → laïque mCollins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005layman [ˈleɪmən] n (-men (pl)) (Rel) → laico (fig) (non-professional) → profanolayman [ˈleɪmən] n(-men (pl)) (Rel) → laico (fig) (non-professional) → profanoCollins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995layman lay
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The term "layman" or "layperson" refers to a person who is not considered to be an expert in a particular field of study. The phrase "layman's terms' means to rephrase something technical or complex, in to terms that a layperson could understand.
A layman is a worker. Someone who didn't go to school and usually sweats for his bread. Members of the lower class have always used simpler language.
A layman's description is the expression of technical information in a form that the common person can understand. It means explaining something in nontechnical terms.
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Come from away the term in Newfoundland?
The term "Come from Away" refers to people who are 'outsiders'. That come from out side of the province.
What is transference in laymans terms?
Emotional involvement of a patient with a therapist. It is considered by some to be helpful to therapy when it is properly managed by the professional.
Where does the term Frankenweenie come from?
The term Frankenweenie is derived from Mary Shelley's book Frankenstein .
Where did the term 'rotgut' come from?
Probably from the Finnish pontikka: raw or poor quality alcoholic liquor.
Where did the term toe the line come from?
From early 1800's but origins disputed, so no one can answer
Why is Howrah bridge special?
In laymans term there is no pillar supporting the bridge. Its a hanging one.
Right hilum fullness what causes this?
What is the meaning of fullness of the right hilum in laymans term?
Laymans term for bones in the body?
hard thingies that hold up your body or skeleton
What does weathering and erosion do to dirt?
Dirt is a laymans term for anything that isn't a rock really isn't it!
Where does the term Greaser come from?
The term greasers come from their greasy hair
Who is Layman in the sense of 'laymans terms'?
A "layman" is a person who is a non-expert in a given field of knowledge
Come from away the term in Newfoundland?
The term "Come from Away" refers to people who are 'outsiders'. That come from out side of the province.
What genre are enter shikari?
in laymans terms, a punky drum n bass band with electronica sounds
How does Bohr's model of the atom workin laymans terms?
The Bohr's atomic model is similar to planetary system.
How do you hear sounds so quickly?
the speed of sound is 1000 mph................or in laymans terms..... SOUNDY GO FAST
Where does the term parky ie cold come from Is it anything to do with Parkinsons Disease?
Where does the term parky come from?
How did the term Physician Surgeon come about?
Unfortunately, the term Physician Surgeon does not exist. Therefore, this term is yet to come about, but it most likely never will come about as it doesn't make sense.
