The difference between Amateur and Beginner
When used as nouns, amateur means a lover of something, whereas beginner means someone who is just starting at something, or has only recently started.
Amateur is also adjective with the meaning: non-professional.
check bellow for the other definitions of Amateur and Beginner
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Amateur as a noun (now, _, rare):
A lover of something.
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Amateur as a noun:
A person attached to a particular pursuit, study, or science as to music or painting; especially one who cultivates any study or art, from taste or attachment, without pursuing it professionally.
Examples:
"The contest is only open to amateurs."
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Amateur as a noun:
Someone who is unqualified or insufficiently skillful.
Examples:
"The entire thing was built by some amateurs with screwdrivers and plywood."
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Amateur as an adjective:
Non-professional.
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Amateur as an adjective:
Created, done, or populated by amateurs or non-professionals.
Examples:
"amateur sports"
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Amateur as an adjective:
Showing a lack of professionalism, experience or talent.
Examples:
"Duct tape is a sure sign of amateur workmanship."
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Beginner as a noun:
Someone who is just starting at something, or has only recently started.
Examples:
"I'm new to learning Japanese: I'm just a beginner."
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Beginner as a noun:
Someone who sets something in motion.
Examples:
"The beginner of the games lit the ceremonial torch."