laywoman
/ˈleɪˌwʊmən/
noun
- A woman who is not a member of the clergy or a religious order.
- The bishop spoke with a group of laywomen about their role in the parish.
- The church invited a laywoman to lead the community outreach program.
- As a laywoman, she volunteered to read scripture during the service.
- A woman who is not an expert in a particular field; a nonprofessional.
- The legal document was full of jargon that confused even an educated laywoman.
- The doctor explained the diagnosis in simple terms so a laywoman could understand.
- As a laywoman in finance, she asked her accountant to clarify the tax forms.