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amateurism

amateurism noun: the set of beliefs and practices of or relating to amateurs.

Noun

amateurism (countable and uncountable, plural amateurisms)

  1. (derogatory, sometimes) The set of beliefs and practices of or relating to amateurs.
    • Near-synonyms: dabbling, ultracrepidarianism, dilettantism
    1. (derogatory, sometimes) The opinion or conviction that sports ought not to be played for money.

amateurism meaning in Malay

amateurism in Malay

set of beliefs and practices of amateurs
amaturisme, faham amatur

Forms of amateurism

pluralamateurisms

Origin of amateurism

From amateur + -ism.

Questions about amateurism

What does amateurism mean?
Amateurism means the set of beliefs and practices of or relating to amateurs.
What is amateurism in Malay?
Amateurism in Malay is amaturisme, faham amatur. See Amateurism meaning in Malay.
What part of speech is amateurism?
Amateurism is a noun.
What is the plural of amateurism?
The plural of amateurism is amateurisms.

Words near amateurism in the dictionary

  1. amateur radio
  2. amateur radio operator
  3. amateurish
  4. amateurishly
  5. amateurishness
  6. amateurism
  7. amateurisms
  8. amateurization
  9. amateurize
  10. amateurized
  11. amateurizes

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