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layman
[/ˈleɪmən/]
noun
masculine
pl: laymen
leigo
1.
A person who is not a member of the clergy; a non-ordained person in a religious context
The layman attended the church service but was not part of the priesthood.
O leigo frequentava a missa, mas não era membro do clero.
2.
A person who is not qualified or professionally trained in a particular field; an amateur
To a layman, quantum physics seems incomprehensible.
Para um leigo, a física quântica parece incompreensível.
Synonyms
non-expert
amateur
novice
outsider
Antonyms
expert
professional
specialist
clergy
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
leigo
standard term used in both religious and general contexts
São Paulo
leigo
common usage in urban contexts
Portugal
leigo
standard Portuguese usage, same as Brazilian
General Brazilian
profano
alternative term, more formal or archaic
Related Idioms & Phrases
in layman's terms - em linguagem acessível
layman's understanding - compreensão de um leigo
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