The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word LAYWOMEN
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What does LAYWOMEN mean?
LAYWOMEN noun- A woman who is a layperson, one who has not taken a religious oath (such as becoming a nun).
- By analogy, a woman who is not a professional in a given field