Noun
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an athlete who does not play for pay
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someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
Adjective
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lacking professional skill or expertise
"a very amateurish job"
"inexpert but conscientious efforts"
"an unskilled painting"
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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"