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Antonyms for amateurs

Grammar : Noun
Spell : am-uh-choor, -cher, -ter, am-uh-tur
Phonetic Transcription : ˈæm əˌtʃʊər, -tʃər, -tər, ˌæm əˈtɜr


Definition of amateurs

Origin :
  • 1784, "one who has a taste for (something)," from French amateur "lover of," from Latin amatorem (nominative amator) "lover," agent noun from amatus, past participle of amare "to love" (see Amy). Meaning "dabbler" (as opposed to professional) is from 1786. As an adjective, by 1838.
  • noun casual participant
Example sentences :
  • This ratio is phenomenally large, and should not be taken as a guide by amateurs.
  • Extract from : « Flying Machines » by W.J. Jackman and Thos. H. Russell
  • He speculated, in fact, on the ignorance and vanity of amateurs.
  • Extract from : « A Zola Dictionary » by J. G. Patterson
  • You imagine that a man like that can be played with, and hoodwinked by amateurs like yourself.
  • Extract from : « The Market-Place » by Harold Frederic
  • A New York paper isn't fooling around with amateurs, generally.
  • Extract from : « Plotting in Pirate Seas » by Francis Rolt-Wheeler
  • Those who do are usually apt to be amateurs and are not to be imitated.
  • Extract from : « Caruso and Tetrazzini on the Art of Singing » by Enrico Caruso and Luisa Tetrazzini
  • We professionals are not to be classed with these extras—and amateurs at that!
  • Extract from : « The Moving Picture Girls in War Plays » by Laura Lee Hope
  • "That's what we get for mixing in with amateurs," added her chum.
  • Extract from : « The Moving Picture Girls in War Plays » by Laura Lee Hope
  • Who are to earn their living by music and who are to be amateurs?
  • Extract from : « Girls and Women » by Harriet E. Paine (AKA E. Chester}
  • Amateurs were right: Gamelin had no gifts as an erotic artist.
  • Extract from : « The Gods are Athirst » by Anatole France
  • This is an important point which is frequently overlooked by amateurs.
  • Extract from : « Amateur Fish Culture » by Charles Edward Walker

Synonyms for amateurs

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