Definition of Laity in English :

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Laity meaning in English

Meaning of Laity in English

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Laity

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Noun

1. laity, temporalty

in Christianity, members of a religious community that do not have the priestly responsibilities of ordained clergy

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Laity

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noun
1. 
laymen, as distinguished from clergymen
2. 
all people not of a specific occupation

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Laity

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nounWord forms: plural ˈlaities
1. 
all the people not included among the clergy; laymen collectively
2. 
all the people not belonging to any given profession

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Laity

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n.
1. Laypeople considered as a group.
2. All those persons who are not members of a given profession or other specialized field.

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