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laity

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/ˈleɪ.ɪ.ti/ · lai-i-ty

The collective body of religious worshippers who are not members of the clergy.

Meanings

nounformal

The collective body of religious worshippers who are not members of the clergy.

وہ مذہبی عبادت کرنے والوں کی اجتماع جو عالم دین نہیں ہوتے ہیں۔

عادتی لوگ

aadati log

Formal: عوامی افراد

Synonyms

congregationworshipperslaypeopleعبادت گزاراجتماععوام

Antonyms

clergypriesthoodreligious leadersعلماءپادریمذہبی رہنما

Common Collocations

  • members of the laity
  • laity participation
  • laity role

Example Sentences

The laity plays an important role in the church's decision-making process.

عادتی لوگ چرچ کے فیصلہ سازی کے عمل میں ایک اہم کردار ادا کرتے ہیں۔

Aadati log church ke faisla sazi ke amal mein aik ahem kirdar ada karte hain.

Many laypeople attend the religious gatherings regularly.

بہت سے عادی لوگ مذہبی محفلوں میں باقاعدگی سے شرکت کرتے ہیں۔

Bohat se aadati log mazhabi mehfilon mein baqaidgi se shirkat karte hain.

The laity often seeks guidance from the clergy on spiritual matters.

عادتی لوگ اکثر روحانی معاملات میں عالم دین سے رہنمائی طلب کرتے ہیں۔

Aadati log aksar roohani mamlaat mein aalam din se rahnumai talub karte hain.

Easily Confused With

layman:While 'laity' refers to the collective body of non-clerical members, 'layman' refers to an individual who is not a member of the clergy.

Word Family

layperson
nounغیر عالم شخص
lay
adjectiveغیر مذہبی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'lay' in 'laity' as 'laying down' your faith to connect with the community.

Imagine a group of people sitting together in a place of worship, representing the community's faith and support.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "laicus" — of the people

First known use: 14th century

The term 'laity' comes from the Greek 'laos', meaning 'the people', and has evolved to refer to the non-clerical members of a religious community.