nonprofessional

B2 Topic:People & Society
US /ˌnɑːnprəˈfɛʃənəl/
adj noun Freq #174940

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    Not done as a paid job; amateur.

    The tournament was open to nonprofessional players.

  2. 2
    noun

    A person who does something for pleasure rather than as a paid job; an amateur.

    The course welcomes both professionals and nonprofessionals.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
2 noun · a person who does something... amateur

Etymology

From non- + professional.

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