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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  • Gaskins said the policy change benefits the city’s prospects for hosting major league professional and elite amateur teams in the future, and, at the same time, provides young residents and visitors with opportunities to participate in evening sports.
    Lee Igel, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
  • The annual amateur draft begins Sunday night with the first three rounds and continues on Monday with rounds 4-20.
    Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 12 July 2025
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“Hobbyist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hobbyist. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.

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