laity/ˈleɪətɪ; `leətɪ/ nthe laity [Gp]1 all the members of a Church who are not ordained clergymen; laymen (别於神职人员的)俗人; 普通信徒. Cf 参看 clergy.2 people outside a particular profession (contrasted with those inside it) 门外汉; 外行.
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