Laic

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ˈleɪ.ɪk/Rhymes: -eɪɪk

Alternative forms

• laick obsolete

Origin

From French laïque, from Latin laĭcus ("common people"), from Ancient Greek λαός.

Full definition of laic

Noun

1. A layperson, as opposed to a member of the clergy.

Adjective

1. Lay, relating to laypersons, as opposed to clerical.
• 1644, John Milton, AeropagiticaAnd in conclusion it reflects to the disrepute of our ministers ... that they should still be frequented with such an unprincipled, unedified and laic rabble, as that the whiff of every new pamphlet should stagger them out of their catechism and Christian walking.

Anagrams

• Cali