amateur
Translation
amateur, non-professional
Examples
He's an amateur photographer.
He's an amateur photographer.
The competition is open to amateurs only.
The competition is open to amateurs only.
Grammar Patterns
((an amateur)) a person who does sth. for pleasure, not as a job. He's an amateur photographer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: non-professional, layman; Antonyms: professional, expert
Etymology
From French 'amateur' (lover), from Latin 'amare' (to love). It refers to someone who does something for the love of it, not for money.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who does something for the 'amour' (love) of it.