laic

[ ley-ik ]

adjective

1. Also laical. lay; secular.

noun

1. one of the laity.

laic

/ ˈleɪɪk /

adjective

1. of or involving the laity; secular

noun

1. a rare word for layman

Derived Forms

• ˈlaicism, noun
• ˈlaically, adverb

Other Words From

• la·i·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of laic¹

1555–65; < Late Latin lāicus < Greek lāikós of the people, equivalent to lā ( ós ) people + -ikos -ic

Word History and Origins

Origin of laic¹

C15: from Late Latin lāicus lay ³

Example Sentences

St. Paul’s is not the first church to offer beer along with discussion on laic interpretations of the Bible.

From Washington Times

It's about what philosophical measures have to be taken to impose a powerful laic republic, unifying all.

From New York Times

About gardening he understood as little as a laic about the secrets of the Church.

From Project Gutenberg

Like most supernatural virtues, it has a laic shadow; the counsel to abstain, and to be unsolicitous, is one not only of perfection, but also of polity.

From Project Gutenberg

I have some knowledge of this because Signor Senator Marzi-Medici, who presides over the laic government of this town for our Most Serene Grand Duke, has told me all.

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