laity

== English == === Etymology === From Anglo-Norman laite, from Latin laitas, from Ancient Greek λαός (laós, “people”). === Pronunciation === (UK, General American) IPA(key): /ˈleɪ.ə.ti/, /ˈleɪ.ɪ.ti/ Rhymes: -eɪɪti === Noun === laity (plural laities) People of a church who are not ordained clergy or clerics. Synonyms: congregation, flock, fold; see also Thesaurus:laity The common man or woman. The unlearned, untrained or ignorant. ==== Related terms ==== lay layman ==== Translations ==== === Anagrams === -ality, Italy