Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A person who engages in an activity for pleasure rather than for financial benefit or professional reasons.
Amateur
/ˈamətə/Synonyms:
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Examples:
'Not the least need for amateurs to come butting in.'No need for amateurs.'I fear you must be an amateur.'
Etymology:
The term amateur originated from the French word amateur, meaning lover of, derived from the Latin amator, stemming from amare which means to love.
Usage Statistics:
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