Layman and Past master

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Layman noun - A person who regularly or occasionally engages in an activity as a pastime rather than as a profession.

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Past master is an antonym for layman.

Past master noun - A person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field.

Usage example: a movie director who was widely regarded as the past master of suspense

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Layman is an antonym for past master.

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Past master and Layman. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/layman/past_master

Layman & Past master. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/layman/past_master>.

Past master or Layman. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/layman/past_master.

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