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Amateur
An amateur (French amateur “lover of”, from Old French and ultimately from Latin amatorem nom. amator, “lover”) is generally considered a person attached to a particular pursuit, study, or science in a non-professional or unpaid manner.
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Amatuer
An amateur, from French amateur “lover of”, is generally considered a person who pursues a particular activity or field of study independently from their source of income. Amateurs and their pursuits are also described as popular, informal, self-taught, user-generated, DIY, and hobbyist.
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Amateur (noun)
A lover of something.
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Amateur (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.
“The contest is only open to amateurs.”
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Amateur (noun)
Someone who is unqualified or insufficiently skillful.
“The entire thing was built by some amateurs with screwdrivers and plywood.”
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Amateur (adjective)
Non-professional.
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Amateur (adjective)
Created, done, or populated by amateurs or non-professionals.
“amateur sports”
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Amateur (adjective)
Showing a lack of professionalism, experience or talent.
“Duct tape is a sure sign of amateur workmanship.”
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Amatuer (noun)
misspelling of amateur