laic
laic · laics
A layperson as opposed to a cleric, i.eA layperson as opposed to a cleric, i.e. not a member of the clergy.
US/ˈleɪ.ɪk/
Meaning
1 sensesA layperson as opposed to a cleric, i.e. not a member 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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