🙋layman

noun
/ˈleɪmən/

Meaning

A person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject.
a person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject

Example Sentences

To a layman, the medical explanation was confusing.

The doctor explained the procedure in layman's terms.

Example Expressions

in layman's terms

Synonyms

non-expert, amateur, novice, outsider, civilian, ordinary person
Entry 1
non-expert, amateur, novice, outsider, civilian
Entry 2
amateur, non-expert, ordinary person

Antonyms

expert, professional, specialist
Entry 1
expert, professional, specialist
Entry 2
expert, professional, specialist

Collocations

ordinary layman, layman’s view, layman’s terms, layman's terms
Entry 1
ordinary layman, layman’s view, layman’s terms
Entry 2
layman's terms, ordinary layman

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