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

  1. Amateur as a noun (now, _, rare):

    A lover of something.

  2. 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."

  3. Amateur as a noun:

    Someone who is unqualified or insufficiently skillful.

    Examples:

    "The entire thing was built by some amateurs with screwdrivers and plywood."

  1. Amateur as an adjective:

    Non-professional.

  2. Amateur as an adjective:

    Created, done, or populated by amateurs or non-professionals.

    Examples:

    "amateur sports"

  3. Amateur as an adjective:

    Showing a lack of professionalism, experience or talent.

    Examples:

    "Duct tape is a sure sign of amateur workmanship."

  1. 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."

  2. Beginner as a noun:

    Someone who sets something in motion.

    Examples:

    "The beginner of the games lit the ceremonial torch."

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