amateur — meaning in English
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English meaning
- amateur noun Someone who takes part in an activity, sport, or art for enjoyment rather than as a paid profession.
- amateurish adj Lacking skill or polish; looking like the work of a beginner rather than a professional.
- enthusiast noun A person who is very keen and passionate about a particular subject or activity.
- hobbyist noun A person who is interested in an activity or a subject as a hobby.
- nonprofessional adj Not professional; amateur.
Senses
amateur is used for these senses in English:
- amateur Someone who is unqualified or insufficiently skillful.
- amateurish (pejorative) Suggesting or reflecting the efforts of an amateur; not seeming professional or polished.
- enthusiast A person filled with or guided by enthusiasm.
- hobbyist A person who is interested in an activity or a subject as a hobby.
- nonprofessional Not professional; amateur.
- nonprofessional One who is not a professional; an amateur.
amateur — full definition
- noun Someone who takes part in an activity, sport, or art for enjoyment rather than as a paid profession.
- noun Someone who lacks skill or experience at something; a novice.
- adj Not done professionally; carried out by non-professionals.