amateurism
noun/ˈæmətərɪzəm/, /ˈæmətʃərɪzəm/
/ˈæmətərɪzəm/, /ˈæmətʃərɪzəm/
[uncountable]- the practice of taking part in a sport or other activity for pleasure, not as a job
- New rules on amateurism allow payment for promotional work.
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- (usually disapproving) the fact of doing something in a way that shows no skill
- The simplistic camera work adds to the feeling of low-budget amateurism in this movie.
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