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amateurs (noun)

Amateurs are people who pursue a particular activity, such as a sport, art, or hobby, for pleasure rather than as a professional occupation. In some contexts, it can also describe someone who lacks skill or experience in a specific field.

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Think of the word 'AMOUR' (French for love). An AM-ateur does it for AM-our (love), not for money.

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

He is an amateurs photographer. → He is an amateur photographer.

The work was done by amatures. → The work was done by amateurs.