Masculine
Laie
- (masculine, weak) layman, layperson, laic, nonclergyman
- (broadly, masculine, weak) amateur, nonprofessional, layman, layperson
Opposite of
Kleriker, Fachmann, Profi
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈlaɪ̯ə/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle High German leie, leige, from Old High German leigo, a borrowing of Latin lāicus.
ordinary people
ordinary talent
lay Buddhist
Nichtfachmann
Uneingeweihter
Amatör
gewöhnlicher Mensch
gewöhnlicher Sterblicher
Laienschaft
Amatuer
Branchenfremde
Branchenfremder
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