In Christianity, members of a religious community that do not have the priestly responsibilities of ordained clergy.

synonym: temporalty.

Roget 997: laity, flock, fold, congregation, assembly, brethren, people; society [U.S.].    temporality, secularization.    layman, civilian; parishioner, catechumen; secularist.    ... show more

Dutch: de leken
Polish: laikat