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amateur
/'æmə,ʧʊr/
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  1. adjective
    lacking professional skill or expertise
    "a very amateurish job"

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    amateurish inexpert unskilled unprofessional
  2. adjective
    engaged in as a pastime
    "an amateur painter" "gained valuable experience in amateur theatricals"

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    recreational unpaid nonprofessional
  3. noun
    an athlete who does not play for pay
    Opposite:
    professional
    type of:
    jock athlete
  4. noun
    someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
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