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Definition of "layperson" []

  • A layman or a laywoman. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "layperson" in a sentence
  • "And then to have to translate that knowledge to the layperson is a challenge."
  • "The layperson is astonished, while the experts remain silent."
  • "I, or any individual American layperson is not responsible for the Bush adminstration’s actions, or even Congress’ actions for the matter."