adjective as in strong fondness

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amateur, hobbyist

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Example Sentences

Example:Although he played the violin as an amateur, he was very skilled.

Definition:A person who engages in something for pleasure or as a pastime, but not as a profession.

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Example:She was a hobbyist painter, spending her weekends painting and exhibiting in local galleries.

Definition:Someone who engages in an activity for pleasure or relaxation, often as a sideline to a more regular and paid employment.

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