layman

Example Sentences

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His voice throughout is that of a well-informed, open-minded layman who, almost by the way, is a natural storyteller.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

If all this seems amazing to a layman, it is equally implausible to people in the sport because no one ever did it before.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 7, 2024

The fourth man identified at the meeting was former Member of Parliament Pavlo Unguryan, a layman who may be one of Ukraine’s most influential evangelical Christians.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2024

“Even for the layman… from talking to friends and family members, they’ve heard of Notre Dame,” said McQuaid, who founded the Pro Football Ireland podcast.

From Washington Times • Aug. 22, 2023

In reality, there is no sharp break, no difference in kind, between the expert and the layman, only a difference in degree.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson