amateur
noun, adjective · AM-uh-cher
a person who does something for pleasure, not pay
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Usage
an amateur painteramateur theatrea keen amateur
Examples
He is an amateur photographer.
The club holds an amateur drama contest.
Common mistake
She is an amateur singer; she earns her living from it.
She is a professional singer; she earns her living from it.
An amateur is not paid; a professional is.
Remember: Amateur = for love, not money.
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