English Word · Beginner
layman
A common person
Pronunciation: /ˈleɪmən/
Meaning
A common person.
Example
Carmen is not a professional anthropologist, but strictly a layman.
Carmen is not a professional anthropologist, but strictly a layman.
Practice tips
- Practice layman out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for beginner-level learners.