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layman

Divide layman into syllables:

lay · man

How to pronounce layman:

Synonyms for layman:

secularamateurenthusiastnonprofessionaldabblerdilettante

Antonyms for layman:

buffmaestroexponentproficientadeptgeekdemonsavantmasterace
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