laity

From Anglo-Norman laite, from Latin laitas, from Ancient Greek λαός (laós, “people”).

• (UK, US) IPA^(key): /ˈleɪ.ə.ti/, /ˈleɪ.ɪ.ti/
• Rhymes: -eɪɪty

laity (plural laities)

1. People of a church who are not ordained clergy or clerics.
2. The common man or woman.
3. The unlearned, untrained or ignorant.

   This book is a layman's guide to basket-weaving.

• lay
• layman

• -ality, Italy