hobbyist

a person who regularly or occasionally engages in an activity as a pastime rather than as a profession a book on crafting fine wood furniture that is intended for the home hobbyist Synonyms dabbler, dilettante, amateur, layman, nonexpert, nonprofessional, potterer, putterer, tinkererRelated Words all-rounder [British], generalist, general practitioner, jack-of-all-trades; aficionado (also afficionado), buff, devotee, enthusiast, fanAntonyms authority, expert, pro, professional, specialist