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Definition of Amateur
1. Noun. Someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime.
Specialized synonyms: Bird Watcher, Birder, Dabbler, Dilettante, Sciolist, Hobbyist
2. Adjective. Engaged in as a pastime. "Unpaid extras in the documentary"
3. Noun. An athlete who does not play for pay.
Specialized synonyms: Outdoor Man, Sporting Man
Antonyms: Professional
4. Adjective. Lacking professional skill or expertise. "An unskilled painting"
Similar to: Unprofessional
Derivative terms: Amateurishness
Definition of Amateur
1. n. 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.
Definition of Amateur
1. Noun. (rare) A lover (term of) something. ¹
2. Noun. A person attached to a particular pursuit, study, or science as to music or painting; especially one who cultivates any study or art, from taste or attachment, without pursuing it professionally. ¹
3. Noun. Someone who is unqualified or insufficiently skillful. ¹
4. Adjective. Non-professional. ¹
5. Adjective. Created, done, or populated by amateurs or non-professionals. ¹
6. Adjective. Showing a lack of professionalism, experience or talent. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Amateur
1. one that engages in an activity for pleasure [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Amateur
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