noun

hobbyist

hobbyist, enthusiast, amateur

He is a keen photography hobbyist.

He is a keen photography hobbyist.

((a/an ... hobbyist)) a person who does a particular activity for pleasure He is a keen photography hobbyist.

Synonyms: amateur, enthusiast, fan; Antonyms: professional

From 'hobby' + the suffix '-ist' (a person who does something).

A 'hobbyist' is an 'artist' of their 'hobby'.

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