Meaning of the word nonprofessional in English

What does nonprofessional mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

nonprofessional

US /ˌnɑːn.prəˈfeʃ.ən.əl/
UK /ˌnɑːn.prəˈfeʃ.ən.əl/

Adjective

1.

(of a person) doing something as a hobby or to help someone, not as a paid job:

Example:
The director liked to use nonprofessional actors in her movies.

Noun

1.

a person who does something as a hobby or to help someone, rather than as a job that they have been trained for or are paid to do:

Example:
Her books are popular with both scientists and nonprofessionals.
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