Layperson

Definitions

A person who does not have expert or professional knowledge of a particular subject.

A person who is not a member of the clergy.

Examples

The doctor explained the complex medical procedure in terms that a layperson could easily understand.

While the technical manual is written for engineers, it remains accessible to the average layperson.

It is difficult for a layperson to distinguish between these two similar-looking species of plants.

Synonyms

amateur nonprofessional layman outsider novice generalist nonexpert

Antonyms

expert professional specialist authority master adept connoisseur