Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
laical
Adjective
/ˈleɪɪkəl/
Definition
Relating to the laity, or non-ordained members of a church.
Examples
- The laical perspective on the issue offered a fresh viewpoint.
- In a laical society, religious practices may play a lesser role in daily life.
- He wrote a laical critique of the church’s impact on community morals.
Meaning
The term is often used to describe something that is secular or not pertaining to clergy or religious offices.
Synonyms
- Secular
- Profane
- Non-clerical
