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(Christianity) A layman who is a member of a brotherhood without the intention to become a priest.

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lay brother

Source Word

lay brother

Noun

(Christianity) A layman who is a member of a brotherhood without the intention to become a priest.

Japanese Meaning

聖職に就く意志のない、兄弟会に所属する俗人

As a lay brother, he devoted his life to tending the monastery garden and helping the poor.

修道会の在俗信徒として、彼は修道院の庭の手入れや貧しい人々の援助に生涯を捧げた。

Sense（1）

(Christianity) A layman who is a member of a brotherhood without the intention to become a priest.

lay brothers

（ plural ）

lay brethren

（ plural ）