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nonprofessional

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non·pro·fes·sion·al  (nnpr-fsh-nl)
n.
One who is not a professional.
nonpro·fession·al adj.
nonpro·fession·al·ly adv.
nonprofessional [ˌnɒnprəˈfɛʃənəl]
adj
1. not of, relating to, suitable for, or engaged in a profession
2. not undertaken or performed for gain or by people who are paid
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.nonprofessional - not professional; not engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or for gain; "the nonprofessional wives of his male colleagues"; "nonprofessional actors"
professional - engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood; "the professional man or woman possesses distinctive qualifications"; "began her professional career after the Olympics"; "professional theater"; "professional football"; "a professional cook"; "professional actors and athletes"
Translations
nonprofessional [ˈnɒnprəˈfɛʃ/ənl] adj & n → dilettante (m/f)
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