laïque

French

Etymology

From Latin lāicus (lay, layman, laic), from Ancient Greek λαϊκός (laïkós, of the people), from λαός (laós, the people). Doublet of lai (lay, not belonging to the clergy).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /la.ik/
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Adjective

laïque (plural laïques)

  1. lay, secular

Noun

laïque m or f (plural laïques)

  1. layman, layperson

Antonyms

References

  • Nouveau Petit Larousse illustré. Dictionnaire encyclopédique. Paris, Librairie Larousse, 1952, 146th edition

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