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shamateurism

noun sham·a·teur·ism \ ˈshaməˌtərˌizəm , -ətəˌri- , -əˌt(y)u̇(ə)rˌi- , -əˌchu̇(ə)rˌi- , -əchəˌri- \

Definition of shamateurism

plural -s
: the practice of treating certain athletes as amateurs so that they will be eligible for amateur competition while subsidizing them with illegal payments or with excessive expense money

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Origin and Etymology of shamateurism

blend of 3sham and amateurism

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