amateur – מילון אנגלי-אנגלי
amateur
adj.
not professional, novice
n.
novice, nonprofessional
Amateur
An
amateur (
French amateur "lover of", from Old French and ultimately from Latin amatorem nom. amator, "lover") is generally considered a person attached to a particular pursuit, study, or science in a non-
professional or unpaid manner. Amateurs often have little or no formal training in their pursuits, and many are
autodidacts (self-taught).
amateur
Noun
1. someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
(hypernym) person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, human, soul
(hyponym) bird watcher, birder
2. does not play for pay
(antonym) professional, pro
(hypernym) athlete, jock
(hyponym) sporting man, outdoor man
Adjective
1. engaged in as a pastime; "an amateur painter"; "gained valuable experience in amateur theatricals"; "recreational golfers"; "reading matter that is both recreational and mentally stimulating"; "unpaid extras in the documentary"
(synonym) recreational, unpaid
(similar) nonprofessional
2. lacking professional skill or expertise; "a very amateurish job"; "inexpert but conscientious efforts"; "an unskilled painting"
(synonym) amateurish, inexpert, unskilled
(similar) unprofessional
Amateur (der)
nm.
amateur, novice; dabbler, one who dabbles, dilettante, one who engages in activities for pleasure
amateur
adj.
amateur, unprofessional, not professional, novice
amateur
nm.
amateur, novice, nonprofessional
