Meaning of the word "amateur dramatics" in English

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amateur dramatics

US /ˌæm.ə.tʃʊr drəˈmæt̬.ɪks/
UK /ˌæm.ə.tə drəˈmæt.ɪks/
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Noun

the activity of acting in or producing plays as a hobby, rather than as a profession

Example:
She has been involved in amateur dramatics for over twenty years.
The local amateur dramatics society is putting on a musical this spring.