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laity

noun
/ˈleɪ.ɪ.ti/

Meaning

Ordinary members of a religious community who are not clergy.

Example Sentences

The church welcomed the laity to participate in the event.

Example Expressions

the laity and the clergy

Synonyms

congregation, followers, parishioners, believers

Antonyms

clergy, priesthood

Collocations

Christian laity, active laity, Catholic laity

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