layman — a 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): /ˈleɪmən/
Korean meaning: 전문 지식이 없는 일반인, 비전문가
Korean pronunciation: **레이**먼
Example Sentences
- As a layman in cooking, I can barely boil water without burning it.
- The professor's lecture was too complex for the average layman to follow.
- To a layman like me, quantum physics sounds like magic spells.
layman
NOUN//ˈleɪmən//
a person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject
a doctor in a white coat explains a complex medical procedure using technical diagrams and charts. The patient, an ordinary person in casual clothes, looks completely confused with a puzzled expression and scratches their head. The doctor points confidently at detailed medical illustrations while speaking. The patient nods politely but clearly doesn't understand any of the specialized terminology being used. A nurse nearby observes the communication gap between the medical professional and the regular person. The patient's confused facial expression shows they lack the specialized knowledge to follow the explanation. a person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English, combining 'lay' (meaning non-clergy, from Old French 'lai') and 'man' (person). Originally referred to church members who weren't priests, then expanded to mean any non-expert person.
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📝Examples
“As a layman in cooking, I can barely boil water without burning it.”
“The professor's lecture was too complex for the average layman to follow.”
“To a layman like me, quantum physics sounds like magic spells.”
“The lawyer translated the legal jargon into layman's language.”
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