Amateur
Amateur
Amateur (/ˈamətər/, /ˈaməˌtʊər/, /ˈamɪˌtɜːr/; French: [amatœʁ]; from Latin amator 'lover') is generally considered a person who pursues a particular activity or field of study independently from their source of income. Amateurs are non-professionals in a particular field, who pursue their passion out of personal interest rather than monetary gain.
Etymology
The term "amateur" comes from the Latin amator, which means 'lover'. It was first used in French before being adopted into English. The term implies someone who performs an activity for the love of it, rather than for financial benefit or professional reasons.
Related Terms
- Professional: A person who is paid to undertake a specialized set of tasks and to complete them for a living.
- Hobby: A regular activity done for enjoyment, typically during one's leisure time, not professionally or for pay.
- Volunteer: A person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task, often without payment.
- Enthusiast: A person who is highly interested in a particular activity or subject.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Amateur
- Wikipedia's article - Amateur
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