laity

教区牧师经常向俗信徒请教社区事务。

The parish priest often consulted the ___laity on community matters.

这次神学会议同时向神职人员和俗信徒开放。

The theology conference was open to both clergy and the ___laity.

在医学伦理讨论中，外行的意见也应当被倾听。

In medical ethics debates, the voices of the ___laity should also be heard.