Definition of Layman

a normal person without a specific profession or expertise

Examples of Layman in a sentence

Dalia looked to her husband for help after severely injuring herself during their hike, but he was only a layman and had no knowledge of first aid.  🔊

Never ask a layman for advice when you can consult an expert.  🔊

John was just your average layman with no particular profession or area of expertise.  🔊

Quantum physics textbooks are made serious scientific minds and impossible for the average layman to read.  🔊

For a layman, he knows almost as much about crime scene investigation as a certified forensics expert.  🔊

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