C1 taking part in an activity for pleasure, not as a job:
an amateur astronomer/boxer/historian
He was an amateur singer until the age of 40, when he turned professional.
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› relating to an activity, especially a sport, where the people taking part do not receive money:
amateur athletics
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- The firm produces kits for amateur car constructors.
- an amateur photographer
- an amateur dramatic society
- amateur theatricals
- He's in charge of wardrobe at the local amateur theatre.
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C1 a person who takes part in an activity for pleasure, not as a job:
This tennis tournament is open to both amateurs and professionals.
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