Individuals lacking formal training or expertise in a particular field
Plural for a person who engages in a pursuit recreationally and on an unpaid basis
“The band sponsored a female athlete and an amateur in each sport.”
Plural for a beginner or novice in a given field
“It is not his intention to write a lecture on this subject as he is still an amateur in this field.”
Plural for a person who is contemptibly inept at a particular activity
“Owen is a journalist, Mara a novelist, and his contempt at having what he sees as an amateur on his patch is made blindingly obvious.”
Plural for a person who lacks skill or experience in a given field
“Instinct told him that this book would amount to no more than the scribble of a floundering amateur.”
Plural for relating to lower-level or amateur activities
Plural for one who enjoys a particular thing or activity
Plural for a person taking part in a sport or game
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