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Layman vs. Layperson

Layperson or 'non-expert' is the inclusive way to describe someone without specialized knowledge.

The comparisoni

✗ Wrong

Explain it in layman's terms.

✓ Correct

Explain it in plain language/layperson's terms.

The ruleii

LAYPERSON or NON-EXPERT are the inclusive terms.

The idiom 'layman's terms' is extremely common in tech and law.

Memory aidiii

Remember it like this

Lay-PERSON is just as easy to say.

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