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laywoman /ˈleɪˌwʊmən /noun (plural laywomen)1A non-ordained female member of a Church: the prayers were led by two priests and a laywoman...- He is also noted as supervising a translation of the New Testament into English for a devout laywoman.
- She is a journalist, author, and leading Anglican laywoman.
- We will be featuring reports from a priest and a consecrated laywoman who are in Rome.
2A woman without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject: to the layman or laywoman, it can appear mysterious...- Speaking entirely as a laywoman on these matters, I really enjoyed this film.
- The latest proposal to undercut the fundamental democratic institution of the jury trial came from an unelected legal laywoman.
- I appreciate "better living through chemistry" and have a good laywoman's understanding of relevant scientific issues and skepticism.
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