Standard Lemma guide

laical

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈleɪ.ɪkəl/

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adj

Meaning 1

Of or pertaining to a layperson, layman, laywoman, or laypeople, i.e. the laity in general.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: unusual or technical

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: laic, lay, laical, laicist, laicistic, clerical, black-collar, cleric, pastoral

Antonyms: none provided

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