In Christianity, members of a religious community that do not have the priestly responsibilities of ordained clergy.
The worldly possessions of a church.
Sinònims
Examples for "laity"
Examples for "laity"
1It has infected not only the general profession, but also the laity.
2As a consequence the parsons and monks were hated by the laity.
3Swedenborg has given us the true signification of ordination by the laity.
4These regulations applied to the laity as well as to the clergy.
5How much better the impression on the laity than soaking and rubbing!
Translations for temporalty