Amateur
Amateur is a noun which refers to a person who takes part in an activity as a hobby or for pleasure and not as a job. It could also mean a person who is unskilled in or having only a superficial knowledge of a subject or activity.
Origin
The word comes from French amateur which means “one who loves lover.” In 1784, the word meant “one who has a taste for some art, study, or pursuit, but does not practise it.” Since 1786, it has been used in its current sense.
Usage
Amateur astronomers gathered to catch the meteor shower. A growing tribe of amateur forecasters are using their spare time to make predictions about weather.
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