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Meaning of amateur
A person who engages in an activity for pleasure rather than profit
Etymology of amateur
The word "amateur" comes from the French "amateur", meaning "lover of", which is derived from the Latin "amator", meaning "lover"
Historically, the term "amateur" was used to describe someone who engaged in an activity for the love of it, rather than for financial gain
Synonyms
novice
beginner
enthusiast
hobbyist
nonprofessional
dabbler
dilettante
layperson
newcomer
rookie
apprentice
trainee
student
learner
amateurish
unskilled
inexperienced
untrained
unqualified
inept
incompetent
bungler
fumbler
Definitions
- A person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport or hobby, on an unpaid rather than a professional basis
- * A person who is inexperienced or unskilled in a particular activity or field
Usage Examples
- The amateur painter's work was exhibited at the local gallery
- * She's an amateur musician, but she plays the guitar beautifully
- * He's a talented amateur chef, and his dinner parties are always popular