amateur

Universal Words noun, adjective noun 1 a person who takes part in a sport or other activity for enjoyment or interest, not as a job: The tournament is open to both amateurs and professionals. 2 (usually disapproving) a person who is not skilled: This work was done by a bunch of amateurs! OPPPROFESSIONAL amateurism noun [U]: New regulations on amateurism allow payment for promotional work. adjective 1 [usuallybeforenoun] doing sth for enjoyment or interest, not as a job: an enthusiastic amateur photographer 2 [usuallybeforenoun] done for enjoyment or interest, not as a job: amateur athletics 3 = AMATEURISH OPPPROFESSIONAL