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- [ley-ik]
- /ˈleɪ ɪk/
- /ˈleɪɪk/
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- [ley-ik]
- /ˈleɪ ɪk/
Definitions of laic word
- adjective laic Also, laical. lay; secular. 1
- noun laic one of the laity. 1
- noun laic Nonclerical; lay. 1
- adjective laic of or involving the laity; secular 0
- adjective laic of the laity; secular; lay 0
- noun laic a layman 0
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Origin of laic
First appearance:
before 1555 One of the 31% oldest English words
1555-65; < Late Latin lāicus < Greek lāikós of the people, equivalent to lā(ós) people + -ikos -ic
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Parts of speech for Laic
noun
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determiner
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laic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
laic usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for laic
adj laic
noun laic
- lay person — a person who is not a member of the clergy; one of the laity.
- nonprofessional — not a member of or trained in a specific profession.
- laywoman — a woman who is not a member of the clergy.
- parishioner — one of the community or inhabitants of a parish.
- layperson — a person who is not a member of the clergy; one of the laity.
adjective laic
- amateur — An amateur is someone who does something as a hobby and not as a job.
Top questions with laic
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