“The lecturer used simple language and avoided technical terms to ensure that even a layman could understand the complex concepts being discussed.”

“The layman was intrigued by astronomy and eagerly joined the local stargazing club, even though he had no formal training or expertise in the field.”

“The layman asked the priest for clarification on the religious teachings, as he was not an ordained cleric himself.”

“The company's ads have gained a cult following among advertisers and laymen alike.”

“In the rest of Italy, both clerics and laymen drafted documents, without any precise distinction of function or activity.”

“His grasp of the details of the project and his excellent writing skills should combine to produce a highly readable book for creationist laymen.”