Etymology of the Latin word laicus
the Late Latin word
laicus (lay, common; of the laity; layman, one not belonging to the priesthood, in orders)
derived from the Greek word
laikos, λαϊκός
derived from the Greek word
laos, λαός (a people)
Derivations in Latin
laicalisDerivations in other languages
English
laic, French
lai, Italian
laico, Portuguese
laico, Portuguese
leigo, Spanish
laicoUsage
Word found in Late Latin
