layperson
1 of 1noun/ˈleɪpɜrsən/
Forms:laypeople
2
someone who lacks professional knowledge regarding a specific subject
- The medical terms were explained in simple language for the layperson.
- The lawyer avoided using jargon to ensure the layperson could follow the legal proceedings.
- The technical manual was simplified to be accessible to a layperson.
- The scientist presented the findings in a way that a layperson could grasp.
- The software’s user interface was designed with the layperson in mind.