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laypersona person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈleɪˌpɜːrsən/

Korean meaning: 전문 지식이 없는 일반인, 비전문가

Korean pronunciation: **레이**퍼슨

Example Sentences

  • The rocket scientist tried to explain quantum physics, but the layperson just nodded and smiled politely.
  • To a layperson, all programming languages sound like alien communication.
  • The doctor patiently explained the diagnosis in layperson's terms.

layperson

NOUN

//ˈleɪˌpɜːrsən//

a person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject

layperson concept
💡 Concept

a white-coated doctor holds up a complex medical chart while explaining something to a confused-looking patient in casual clothes. The patient scratches their head with a puzzled expression as medical terminology flows between them. The doctor points to detailed diagrams and medical symbols that clearly mean nothing to the ordinary person. Meanwhile, other medical staff in the background move confidently with equipment and charts that the patient cannot understand. The patient nods politely but their bewildered face shows they are completely lost in the technical discussion. a person without professional or specialized knowledge trying to understand expert information

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈleɪˌpɜːrsən/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈleɪˌpɜːsən/

🌳Etymology

Rootlay
Suffix-person

Origin

From Middle English 'lay' meaning 'not of the clergy' plus 'person'. The word 'lay' comes from Greek 'laikos' meaning 'of the people', distinguishing ordinary people from educated clergy.

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🎵Rhyme

chairpersonspokesperson
chairperson
spokesperson

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The rocket scientist tried to explain quantum physics, but the layperson just nodded and smiled politely.

😄 Fun example

To a layperson, all programming languages sound like alien communication.

The doctor patiently explained the diagnosis in layperson's terms.

Even a layperson could see that the company's financial report looked suspicious.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

amateurnon-expertordinary personcivilianoutsider

Antonyms

expertprofessionalspecialist

Related

novicebeginnernon-professionalgeneral public