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layperson

nounmasculine/ˈlɐjɣu/medium

lei·go

Definition

A person who does not possess specialized knowledge in a particular field or subject.
I'm a layperson in computing, I need help.
The explanation was clear, accessible even for laypeople.
Common collocations
layperson in the subjectlay audiencelanguage for laypeople

Etymology

Do latim 'laicus', por sua vez do grego 'laikós'.

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