Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
laïc. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
laïc, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
laïc in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
laïc you have here. The definition of the word
laïc will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
laïc, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
French
Etymology
Borrowed from Ecclesiastical Latin laicus, itself a borrowing from Ancient Greek λαϊκός (laïkós).
Pronunciation
Adjective
laïc (feminine laïque, masculine plural laïcs, feminine plural laïques)
- secular, lay, laic
Noun
laïc m (plural laïcs, feminine laïque)
- layman
Further reading