Definition of nonprofessionalnext

nonprofessional

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noun

as in tinkerer
a person who regularly or occasionally engages in an activity as a pastime rather than as a profession one need not be a legal professional to join the bar association; it is open to professionals and nonprofessionals alike

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Recent Examples of nonprofessional
Adjective
Despite its nonprofessional and online character, metajournalism is then regarded as an integral part of journalism itself. Steve Paulussen, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026 Rising costs already limit access to higher education for many, and recent federal policies incorrectly classifying nursing as a nonprofessional degree will only further restrict access to financing for nursing school applicants. Nicholas A. Giordano, STAT, 8 May 2026
Noun
But there are two categories of nonprofessionals whose place in the history of the art strikes me as particularly exalted. Richard Brody, New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2026 The nonprofessionals in the film certainly believe so. Katie Rife, IndieWire, 25 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nonprofessional
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonprofessional
Adjective
  • John grew up in nearby Saltburn, played in the amateur leagues and left to find work in 1990.
    Michael Walker, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • According to Merrick, the former dressage official, a peculiarly high percentage of relatively advanced amateur riders believe, firmly and falsely, that Olympic competition is a real possibility.
    Ian Parker, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Key officers fell mortally wounded, and the inexperienced Americans might easily have broken again.
    Harry Ostrer, New York Daily News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • As is often the case with inexperienced players, their performance has been a mixed bag.
    Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • How did the behind-the-scenes tinkerer become the singer in his band?
    Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The repair cafes are particularly special, said Conchas, who watched a tinkerer resurrect a broken family trinket box last year.
    Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 3 Aug. 2026

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“Nonprofessional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonprofessional. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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