Definition of Amateur
Amateur
Am·a·teur
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A person who engages in a pursuit or activity for pleasure rather than as a profession.
e.g. The amateur photographer won a prize for her stunning landscape shot.
(adjective)
the quality of not being professional;
e.g. He is an amateur basketball player.
(noun)
one lacking in experience or is incompetent at a particular activity;
e.g. The people running the restaurant are a bunch of amateurs who have no idea how to provide hospitality.
(noun)
a devotee, fan, or admirer;
e.g. She is an amateur of cinema and art.
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