The basic meaning of the word is "all the people of God."The terms "layman" or "laity" came to be used for those who were not serving in special full-time functions in the church.
Ang terminong “karaniwang tao” o “layko”ay nangyaring ginamit para sa mga hindi naglilingkod ng natatanging “full-time” na katungkulan sa iglesya.