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Hob·by  (hb), Oveta Culp 1905-1995.
American public official. She was the first director of the Women's Army Corps (1943-1945) and the first secretary of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (1953-1955).
hob·by 1  (hb)
n. pl. hob·bies
An activity or interest pursued outside one's regular occupation and engaged in primarily for pleasure.
[Middle English hobi, hobyn, small horse, hobby horse, perhaps from Hobin, Hobby, nickname for Robert.]
hobby·ist n.
hob·by 2  (hb)
n. pl. hob·bies
Any of several small falcons of the genus Falco, formerly used for catching small birds or game.
[Middle English hobi, from Old French hobe, hobel.]
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Noun1.hobbyist - a person who pursues an activity in their spare time for pleasure
amateur - someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
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