lay readers
The phrase “lay readers” has 3 syllables: lay read-ers
It's pronounced as /ˈleɪ ˌriːdɚz/
What is synonym and antonym for lay readers?
In the thesaurus, “lay readers” has 6 synonyms and 20 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for lay readers along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for lay readers
- laymen
- laypeople
- laypersons
- lectors
- secular
- seculars
Antonyms for lay readers
- churchmen
- clergymen
- clergypersons
- clergywomen
- clericals
- clerics
- clerks
- deaconesses
- deacons
- divines
- dominies
- ecclesiastics
- fathers
- holy joes
- ministers
- padres
- preachers
- priestesses
- priests
- reverends
Meanings of lay readers
- noun
- A person who is not ordained but is appointed to lead Church services.
Example Sentences
- The church scheduled training sessions for new lay readers this weekend.
- Several lay readers participated in the evening prayer service.
- The bishop thanked the lay readers for their continued support and service.
- In some congregations, lay readers are allowed to lead morning worship.
- The meeting was open to clergy, staff, and lay readers from across the diocese.
On this page you'll find 26 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to lay readers, such as: churchmen, clergymen, clergypersons, clergywomen, clericals, clerics, clerks.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
laypeople
- congregation
- lay readers
- laymen
- laywomen
- lectors
- parish
- secular
- seculars