layman
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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
Perhaps anyone could guess as much, but what a layman might never know without Stanford’s book is that our busy roads severely circumscribe the territory cougars can roam, leading to isolation and inbreeding.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 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
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