26984 words

amateur

9 definitions • 11 examples
1
taking part in an activity for pleasure, not as a job:

Examples:

He was an amateur singer until the age of 40, when he turned professional.
2
relating to an activity, especially a sport, where the people taking part do not receive money:

Examples:

amateur athletics
3
a person who takes part in an activity for pleasure, not as a job:

Examples:

This tennis tournament is open to both amateurs and professionals.
4
someone who does not have much skill in what they do:

Examples:

I won't be giving them any more work - they're a bunch of amateurs.
5
taking part in an activity for pleasure and not as a job, or (of an activity) done for pleasure and not as a job:

Examples:

He was an amateur archaeologist.
6
An amateur is also someone who lacks skill in doing something:

Examples:

Some of the people who show up at practice shooting ranges are real amateurs.
7
taking part in an activity because you are interested in it or enjoy it, not as a job:

Examples:

an amateur investor
8
a person who takes part in an activity because they are interested in it or enjoy it, not as a job:

Examples:

This conference is open to both amateurs and professionals.
9
someone who does not have much skill in what they do:

Examples:

I won't be giving them any more work - they're a bunch of amateurs.

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