# laic

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈleɪ.ɪk/

## Definitions
1. A layperson as opposed to a cleric, i.e. not a member of the clergy.

## Etymology
From French laïque, from Latin lāicus (“common people”), from Ancient Greek λαός (laós). Doublet of lay.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/laic