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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

laity

/ˈleɪti/ noun · British & US
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What does laity mean?

noun

The common people as distinct from the clergy; the laity are those who are not members of the clergy or the ordained ministry. The laity are the ordinary members of a Christian church.

Example

"The bishop emphasized the importance of the laity in the church's mission to spread the word of God."

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