laic

See also: laïc

English

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Etymology

From French laïque, from Latin laĭcus (common people), from Ancient Greek λαός (laós).

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈleɪ.ɪk/
    Rhymes: -eɪɪk

Noun

laic (plural laics)

  1. A layperson, as opposed to a member of the clergy.

Adjective

laic (comparative more laic, superlative most laic)

  1. Lay, relating to laypersons, as opposed to clerical.
    • 1644, John Milton, Aeropagitica
      And in conclusion it reflects to the disrepute of our ministers ... [that] they should still be frequented with such an unprincipled, unedified and laic rabble, as that the whiff of every new pamphlet should stagger them out of their catechism and Christian walking.

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Etymology

From Latin laĭcus (common people), from Ancient Greek λαός (laós).

Pronunciation

Adjective

laic (feminine laica, masculine plural laics, feminine plural laiques)

  1. laic, secular

Noun

laic m (plural laics, feminine laica)

  1. layperson
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