What is another word for LAICS?

Pronunciation: [lˈe͡ɪɪks] (IPA)

Laics is a term that refers to the non-clerical members of a religious organization or community. In other words, it refers to the laypeople, rather than the clergy members. There are several synonyms for this term, such as laymen, laypeople, laypersons, and laywomen. These synonyms are all used to describe individuals who are not ordained or officially recognized as members of the clergy, but who may still play an important role in the religious community. Regardless of the terminology used, the importance of these individuals in the religious community cannot be overstated, as they often serve as volunteers, leaders, and active members of the community.

What are the hypernyms for Laics?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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Usage examples for Laics

He founded his "little college" with the express object of training "theologians" "to defend the mysteries of the sacred page against those ignorant LAICS, who profaned with swinish snouts its most holy pearls."
"The Charm of Oxford"
J. Wells
In the same way the counts and other chiefs of the State underwent separation, in the morning, until, whether the king was present or absent, all were gathered together; then the lords above specified, the clerics on their side, and the LAICS on theirs, repaired to the hall which had been assigned to them, and where seats had been with due honor prepared for them.
"A Popular History of France From The Earliest Times Volume I. of VI."
Francois Pierre Guillaume Guizot
The official historians have thought it their duty to keep silence upon this Brother, who to them appeared to be a supremely indiscreet personage, very much in the way of the good name of the Order in the eyes of the LAICS.
"Life of St. Francis of Assisi"
Paul Sabatier

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