Meaning of lay brother | Babel Free
Definitions
A layman who is a member of a religious congregation or monastic order without the intention to become a priest.
Equivalents
Examples
“In feudal days lay⟳ brothers were usually uneducated commoners, who did most menial, manual labor while the learned priestly monks held the more spiritual jobs.”
“2010, WHY A LAY⟳ BROTHER?, Franciscan Friars The male branch of the Franciscan family, a community of Lesser Brothers, is made up of men who are both clergy and consecrated laity traditionally called "lay⟳ brothers".”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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