amateur Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
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noun an athlete who does not play for pay
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adjective satellite engaged in as a pastime
unpaid; recreational.
- an amateur painter
- gained valuable experience in amateur theatricals
- recreational golfers
- reading matter that is both recreational and mentally stimulating
- unpaid extras in the documentary
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adjective satellite lacking professional skill or expertise
unskilled; amateurish; inexpert.
- a very amateurish job
- inexpert but conscientious efforts
- an unskilled painting
WordNet
Am`a*teur" noun
Etymology
F., fr. L.Definitions
A person attached to a particular pursuit, study, or science as to music or painting; esp. one who cultivates any study or art, from taste or attachment, without pursuing it professionally.