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Definition of laywoman

laywoman

/ˈleɪˌwʊm.ən/
lay · wom · an
Plural:laywomen
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Adjective:lay
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laywoman Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A woman who does not have specialized or professional knowledge of a particular subject, such as medicine, science, or law.

Example

"The medical journal included a plain-language summary so that any laywoman could understand the clinical trial results."

2

A female member of a church or religious community who is not an ordained member of the clergy.

Example

"As a dedicated laywoman in the parish, she organized the weekly charity drives and assisted with youth education."

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• Rhymes for laywoman

• Nearby Words

layover
layperson
layup
laywoman
laze
lazily
laziness

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed as a compound of 'lay' (from Old French 'lai', ultimately from Ancient Greek 'laikos', meaning 'of the people') and 'woman', modeled on 'layman'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Laywoman. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/laywoman
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