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
  • The world of June Marple, the elderly amateur detective Christie featured in a dozen novels and 20 short stories, is considerably quainter.
    — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Oct. 2026
  • This new class of flamethrowing amateur diplomats has little reason to pursue the humdrum work of nurturing ties.
    — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Things won’t be at an elite level because this is still a young, inexperienced team.
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Under Sorrells, attorneys representing the state often rely on equally inexperienced colleagues or, in some instances, opposing counsel, for training, sources said.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Even among the most distinguished tracks in this knowingly suite-like album, White doesn’t resist his tinkerer’s instinct for microstructures.
    — Ryan Meehan, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026
  • But in July, some intrepid tinkerers on Reddit’s r/synthdiy board began reverse-engineering the FM-1’s stock firmware to expand the device’s abilities.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 26 Oct. 2026

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“Nonprofessional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonprofessional. Accessed 2 Nov. 2026.

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