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Person who participates in activities on a nonprofessional basis

An amateur (from French 'one who loves') is generally considered a person who pursues an avocation independent from their source of income. Amateurs and their pursuits are also described as popular, informal, self-taught, user-generated, DIY, and hobbyist.

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Article table of contents 8 sections
1 History
2 Amateur athletics
3 Olympics
4 Contribution of amateurs
5 List of amateur pursuits
6 See also
7 References
8 Further reading
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amateur

person attached to a particular pursuit, study, or science in a non-professional or unpaid manner

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