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amateurism
am·a·teur A0239800 (ăm′ə-tûr′, -tər, -cho͝or′, -chər, -tyo͝or′)n.1. One who engages in an art, science, study, or athletic activity as a pastime rather than as a profession.2. Sports An athlete who has never accepted money, or who accepts money under restrictions specified by a regulatory body, for participating in a competition.3. One lacking the skill of a professional, as in an art.adj.1. Of or performed by an amateur.2. Made up of amateurs: an amateur cast.3. Not professional; unskillful.
[French, from Latin amātor, lover, from amāre, to love.]
am′a·teur·ism n.amateurismthe views and principles of a person who engages in an activity for pleasure rather than profit. Cf. professionalism. — amateur, n.See also: AttitudesThesaurus| Noun | 1. | amateurism - the conviction that people should participate in sports as a hobby (for the fun of it) rather than for moneyconviction, strong belief, article of faith - an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence |
Translationsamateurism
Words related to amateurismnoun the conviction that people should participate in sports as a hobby (for the fun of it) rather than for moneyRelated Words- conviction
- strong belief
- article of faith
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