hobbyist

noun

hob·​by·​ist ˈhäbēə̇st 

-biə̇-

plural -s

1

archaic : one that is preoccupied with a pet idea or cranky obsession

2

: one that has one or more hobbies

especially : one that is particularly fond of cultivating hobbies

Word History

Etymology

hobby entry 1 + -ist

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Rhymes for hobbyist

• lobbyist