hobbyist

as in amateur
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

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amateur
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  • Oh, and by the way, the Aztecs’ Justin Hastings was low amateur at the U.S. Open.
    Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 June 2025
  • In 2024, Clanton became the first amateur to finish top-10 in four PGA Tour events in one year since Jack Nicklaus in 1961, and was runner-up at the John Deere Classic and the RSM Classic.
    Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2025
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“Hobbyist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hobbyist. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.

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