amateur (C1)
noun, adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈæmətər/
Definition
Someone who does an activity as a hobby, not as a job or for money.
Examples
She's only an amateur photographer, but her pictures are amazing.
He joined the local theatre group as an amateur actor.
The competition is open to both professionals and amateurs.
How to Use amateur
- amateur photographer (collocation)
- Someone who takes photographs as a hobby. — "She's an amateur photographer who has won several local competitions."
- amateur dramatics (collocation)
- The activity of performing plays as a hobby. — "He spent his weekends involved in amateur dramatics at the local community theatre."
- amateur athlete (collocation)
- An athlete who competes for pleasure rather than for financial reward. — "The Olympics were originally intended for amateur athletes only."
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