n. a person who takes part in an activity pleasure and not for pay (as in sports); adj. engaged in as a recreation; lacking professional skill
Bobby was an amateur golfer.
Bobby was an amateur golfer.
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Why is Nancy Drew considered an amateur detective?
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recreational; unpaid; unskilled
professional; paid; expert
3 syllables
am-a-teur
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