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LAYMAN Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word layman. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word layman. (close relations)
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amateur
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime

• an athlete who does not play for pay

adjective satellite

• engaged in as a pastime

• lacking professional skill or expertise

beginner
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• someone new to a field or activity

• a person who founds or establishes some institution

dilettante
nounn
noun

• an amateur who engages in an activity without serious intentions and who pretends to have knowledge

adjective satellite

• showing frivolous or superficial interest; amateurish

neophyte
nounn
noun

• a plant that is found in an area where it had not been recorded previously

• any new participant in some activity

• a new convert being taught the principles of Christianity by a catechist

nonprofessional
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not professional; not engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or for gain

novice
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• someone who has entered a religious order but has not taken final vows

• someone new to a field or activity

tyro
nounn
noun

• someone new to a field or activity

nonexpert
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• A person who is not an expert.

layperson
nounn
noun

• someone who is not a clergyman or a professional person

secular
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or relating to the doctrine that rejects religion and religious considerations

• characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world

• not concerned with or devoted to religion

• of or relating to clergy not bound by monastic vows

noun

• someone who is not a clergyman or a professional person

adjective satellite

• characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy

Best Hypernyms For LAYMAN

Here is a list of related hypernyms for layman, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (1)
commoner
Phrases (2)
common mancommon person

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