LAY BROTHER meaning: Non-ordained monk, performs labor - OneLook

Usually means: Non-ordained monk, performs labor.

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▸ noun: (Christianity) A layman who is a member of a religious congregation or monastic order without the intention to become a priest.

Similar:

lay-brother, layman, conversus, brother, religious, confrere, laity, brother in Christ, regular, co-believer, more...

Opposite:

choir brother, converso, lay sister

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Similar:

lay-brother, layman, conversus, brother, religious, confrere, laity, brother in Christ, regular, co-believer, more...

Opposite:

choir brother, converso, lay sister

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