laity /ˈleɪɪtɪ/

• 1. 

  N-SING-COLL The laity are all the people involved in the work of a church who are not members of the clergy, monks, or nuns. 俗世信徒 [also no det]

  例：

  The church and the laity were increasingly active in charity work.

  教会与俗众越来越积极于慈善工作。

  例：

  Clergy and laity alike are divided in their views.

  神职人员和信众同样都观点各异。