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| definition 1: |
An amateur is someone who does something like a job or a sport just because they want to do it and not because they want to get paid.
Leah's father wants her to be a professional musician, but she is happy being an amateur.- similar words:
- hobbyist
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| definition 2: |
Sometimes we call someone an amateur because they don't have high level skill at something.
Don't trust that amateur to paint your house. Call someone who is good and has experience.- antonyms:
- ace, expert, master, professional
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Amateur is a French word that means "lover of."