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amateur

/ amateur /

noun/adjective satellite

noun Sense 1

someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime

Type of:

person individual someone

Kinds of:

bird watcher birder dabbler dilettante sciolist

noun Sense 2

does not play for pay

Opposites:

professional pro

Type of:

athlete jock

Kinds of:

sporting man outdoor man

adjective satellite Sense 3

engaged in as a pastime

"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"

Similar:

nonprofessional

adjective satellite Sense 4

lacking professional skill or expertise

"a very amateurish job"

"inexpert but conscientious efforts"

"an unskilled painting"

Similar:

unprofessional

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