amateur

[US]/ˈæmətə(r)，ˈæmətʃə(r)/

[UK]/ˈæmətər，ˈæmətʃər/

Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. non-professional, inexpert
n. a person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport, on an unpaid basis, a beginner

I am an amateur photographer

She is an amateur painter

He plays guitar as an amateur

They are amateur athletes

The amateur chef cooked a delicious meal

I enjoy amateur astronomy

The amateur magician amazed the audience

She joined an amateur theater group

He is an amateur beekeeper

The amateur gardener planted beautiful flowers

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