Adjective: nonprofessional ,nón-pru'fe-shu-nul
- Unpaid or hobbyist, rather than done as a main profession
"She enjoys nonprofessional acting in community theatre"
- Not belonging to or characteristic of a profession; lacking the skill or training of a professional
"The court allowed nonprofessional testimony from eyewitnesses to the accident"
- Someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
"As a nonprofessional, he enjoyed painting on weekends without the pressure of making a living from it";
- amateur
Derived forms: nonprofessionals
See also: amateur, lay, recreational, unpaid
Antonym: professional