laic
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Lay, relating to laypersons, as opposed to clericalLay, relating to laypersons, as opposed to clerical.
US/ˈleɪ.ɪk/
Meaning
1 sensesLay, relating to laypersons, as opposed to clerical.
More definitions
- characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy
Origin
From French laïque, from Latin lāicus (“common people”), from Ancient Greek λαός (laós). DFrom French laïque, from Latin lāicus (“common people”), from Ancient Greek λαός (laós). Doublet of lay.
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Forms
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6 synonymsAntonyms
4 antonymsWord family
5 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form
See also
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