amateur
noun/ˈæməˌtʃʊr/
Frequency rank: #3,104 most common English word
Meaning
A person who does something as a hobby rather than as a profession.
Example sentence
The photographer admitted she was just amateur who loved taking pictures for fun.
Synonyms & related words
- hobbyist
- nonprofessional
- enthusiast
- beginner
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