amateur

Meanings

• noun

  A person who engages in a recreational activity, typically one with no fee or financial reward.

  - "She is an amateur painter."
  - "He enjoys playing the guitar as an amateur."
  - "The amateur team won the championship."

• noun

  A person who is inexperienced or unskilled in a particular activity.

  - "The amateur surfer was swept out to sea."
  - "The amateur cook burned the dinner."
  - "The amateur gardener struggled to grow roses."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈæ.mə.tɚ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

dabbler , dilettante , punk , hobbyist

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with amateur
palmatorium , alabasterium , armadillo

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Homophones

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1. Amateur radio () :
   

2. Amateur dramatics () :
   

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Variants

List of all variants of amateur that leads to same result
amateur , amateurish , amateurishly , amateurishness , amateurishnesses , amateurism , amateurisms , amateurs , amateur dramatic , amateur dramatics

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Forms

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amateurs, amateurism

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Etymology

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From French amateur, from ame 'love' + -eur 'lover'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'amateur' was first used in English in the late 16th century.

2. Amateur athletes often compete in the Olympics.

3. Amateur astronomers use telescopes to observe the stars and planets.

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Related Concepts

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1. Hobbyist: A person who pursues a particular activity for pleasure in their spare time.

2. Volunteer: A person who freely offers to do something to help others or an organization.

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Culture

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In literature, amateurs are often portrayed as innocent, enthusiastic, and passionate about their hobbies. In art, amateur artists may create works that are naive or unpolished but full of emotion and personality.

How to Memorize "amateur"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person engaging in a hobby, such as painting, playing a musical instrument, or gardening, without being paid.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'amateur' with the idea of someone who does something for the love of it, without being paid.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Amateur means love, not paid' to remember the definition of the word.

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