lay- root words — words with the lay- root

The root lay- comes from Greek laikos, meaning of the people. 4 words in Dendril are built from it, including laypeople, layperson, laypersons, laywoman. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the lay- root

Explore words with lay- — words containing the lay- root and sharing its sense of "of the people". Examples include laypeople, layperson, laypersons, laywoman. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does lay- mean?

The lay- root means of the people, from Greek laikos. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.