amateurs

NOUN

casual participant

Synonyms

STRONG

abecedarian apprentice aspirant beginner dabbler dilettante greenhorn ham hopeful layperson learner neophyte novice probationer putterer recruit tenderfoot tyro

WEAK

Sunday driver bush leaguer nonprofessional

Antonyms

STRONG

expert professional

Example Sentences

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Revue des deux Mondes, March 15, 1848.249.In several Swiss factories, understrappers receive a salary, while monteurs work by groupe-contract.

From Principles Of Political Economy by Lalor, John J. (John Joseph)