N-SING-COLL [with singular or plural verb](参与教会工作的)俗人,俗众The laity are all the people involved in the work of a church who are not clergymen, monks, or nuns. (参与教会工作的)俗人,俗众
The Church and the laity were increasingly active in charity work.
教会与俗众越来越积极参与慈善工作。
Clergy and laity alike are divided in their views.