amateuradjective
uk/ˈæm.ə.tər/us/ˈæm.ə.tʃɚ/C1 taking part in an activity for pleasure, not as a job:
an amateur astronomer/boxer/historian
He was an amateur singer until the age of 40, when he turned professional.
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professional adjective
relating to an activity, especially a sport, where the people taking part do not receive money:
amateur athletics
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- The firm produces kits for amateur car constructors.
- an amateur photographer
- an amateur dramatic society
- amateur theatricals
- He's in charge of wardrobe at the local amateur theatre.
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Enthusiasts
- -aholic
- -oholic
- -phile
- aficionado
- anorak
- armchair
- audiophile
- enthusiast
- faddism
- fanatic
- fanboy
- fandom
- groupie
- hobbyist
- jockey
- junkie
- lover
- maniac
- sucker
- trainspotting
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Competing in sport
amateurnoun [ C ]
uk/ˈæm.ə.tər/us/ˈæm.ə.t̬ʃɚ/C1 a person who takes part in an activity for pleasure, not as a job:
This tennis tournament is open to both amateurs and professionals.
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professional adjective
C1 disapproving someone who does not have much skill in what they do:
I won't be giving them any more work - they're a bunch of amateurs.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Enthusiasts
- -aholic
- -oholic
- -phile
- aficionado
- anorak
- armchair
- audiophile
- enthusiast
- faddism
- fanatic
- fanboy
- fandom
- groupie
- hobbyist
- jockey
- junkie
- lover
- maniac
- sucker
- trainspotting
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Inability and awkwardness