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Etymology

1. amateur

noun. ['ˈæməˌtʃɝː, ˈæməˌtɝː'] someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime.

Etymology

  • amateur (French)
  • amator (Latin)

Rhymes with Amateur

How do you pronounce amateur?

Pronounce amateur as ˈæməˌʧər.

US - How to pronounce amateur in American English

UK - How to pronounce amateur in British English

How do you spell amateur? Is it amatuer ?

A common misspelling of amateur is amatuer

2. amateur

adjective. ['ˈæməˌtʃɝː, ˈæməˌtɝː'] engaged in as a pastime.

Etymology

  • amateur (French)
  • amator (Latin)

3. amateur

adjective. ['ˈæməˌtʃɝː, ˈæməˌtɝː'] lacking professional skill or expertise.

Etymology

  • amateur (French)
  • amator (Latin)

4. amateur

noun. ['ˈæməˌtʃɝː, ˈæməˌtɝː'] an athlete who does not play for pay.

Etymology

  • amateur (French)
  • amator (Latin)