noun
vulgar person; uncultured person; worldly person
Refers to someone with low or common tastes, lacking refinement or culture. Often used in contrast with refined or spiritual people.
彼は俗人とは思えないほど趣味がいい。
He has such good taste that you wouldn't think he's an uncultured person.
俗人には理解できない芸術もある。
There is art that worldly people cannot understand.
noun
layperson; ordinary person (not a priest)
Specifically used in religious contexts to refer to someone who has not entered the priesthood or monastic life; a layperson.
僧侶と俗人の違いは戒律にある。
The difference between a monk and a layperson lies in the precepts.