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Adjective: nonprofessional  ,nón-pru'fe-shu-nul
  1. Unpaid or hobbyist, rather than done as a main profession
    "She enjoys nonprofessional acting in community theatre"
     
  2. 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"
Noun: nonprofessional  ,nón-pru'fe-shu-nul
  1. 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

Type of: actor, doer, worker

Antonym: professional