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am·a·teur
I. \ˈaməˌtər (+V -ər.), -ˌtə̄(r (also ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷); -_d.ə(r), -_tə(r); -ˌtu̇(ə)r, -ˌtu̇ə, -.ˌtyu̇(ə)r, -.ˌtyu̇ə (also ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷); -ˌchu̇(ə)r, -ˌchu̇ə, -_chə(r)\ noun
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Etymology: French, from Latin amator lover, from amatus (past participle of amare to love) + -or; probably akin to Old High German amma mother, nurse, Old Norse amma grandmother, Latin amita father's sister, Greek amma nurse, Phrygian adamnein to love
1. : one that has a marked fondness, liking, or taste : devotee, admirer
< amateurs of this splendid wine will surely rejoice to learn that a limited quantity … will be available — New Yorker >
2.
a. : one that engages in a particular pursuit, study, or science as a pastime rather than as a profession
< the professional historians … have again let an amateur make off with a theme of real significance — T.H.Williams >
b. : one that competes in sports or athletics for pleasure rather than for financial gain — compare professional
3.
a. : one that follows an art or science in a superficial way : dilettante, dabbler
< affected the pose of the gentleman amateur of the arts — F.H.Ellis >
b. : one that engages in an activity in an inexperienced or incompetent manner
< the amateurs, the green beginners … are naturally appalled by the shelffuls our curiosity persuades us to tackle — John Mason Brown >
II. adjective
1. : of, relating to, or having the status of an amateur
< football on an amateur basis >
< an amateur writer >
2. : engaged in or performed by or as if by an amateur : nonprofessional
< amateur acting > |