Layman

Meaning

a person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject

A person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject.

Example Sentences

The doctor explained the procedure in layman's terms.

To a layman, the medical explanation was confusing.

Example Expressions

in layman's terms

Synonyms

amateur, non-expert, ordinary person, novice, outsider, civilian

Entry 1

amateur, non-expert, ordinary person

Entry 2

non-expert, amateur, novice, outsider, civilian

Antonyms

expert, professional, specialist

Entry 1

expert, professional, specialist

Entry 2

expert, professional, specialist

Collocations

layman's terms, ordinary layman, layman’s view, layman’s terms

Entry 1

layman's terms, ordinary layman

Entry 2

ordinary layman, layman’s view, layman’s terms