LAYMAN Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word layman. (close relations)
laymen
Best Alternative Words for LAYMAN
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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 |