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Meaning of nonprofessional
A person who does not belong to a particular profession or does not have professional expertise.
Etymology of nonprofessional
The word "nonprofessional" is derived from the prefix "non-" meaning "not" and "professional" which originates from the Latin "professionem" meaning "a public declaration" and the verb "profiteri" meaning "to declare publicly"
Historically, the term has been used to distinguish between those who have formal training or expertise in a field and those who do not
Synonyms
amateur
unskilled
inexperienced
untrained
lay
nonexpert
inexperienced
incompetent
unqualified
inexpert
novice
beginner
hobbyist
dilettante
dabbler
apprentice
trainee
student
learner
nontechnical
nontechnical
unprofessional
layperson
outsider
novice
newcomer
tenderfoot
greenhorn
rookie
inexperienced person
unpracticed
unschooled
unpolished
rough
crude
rudimentary
Definitions
- Not having or showing the skill or training expected of a professional
- * Not relating to or involving a profession or professional people
Usage Examples
- The nonprofessional staff were trained to handle basic medical emergencies
- * The nonprofessional nature of the event made it more accessible to the general public
- * The company hired a nonprofessional to manage their social media accounts