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Amateurism: meaning, definitions and examples

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amateurism

 

[ หŒรฆmษ™หˆtษชษ™rษชzษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

general practice

Amateurism refers to the practice of engaging in a particular activity, especially sports or arts, for the sake of enjoyment and without financial gain. It emphasizes participation and personal satisfaction over professional achievement. Often, amateurism contrasts with professional practices that involve monetary compensation.

Synonyms

dilettantism, hobbyism, nonprofessionalism

Examples of usage

  • His amateurism in photography led him to capture beautiful moments without any commercial intention.
  • The amateurism displayed by the local theater group was appreciated by the community.
  • She enjoyed the amateurism of the community art class, where creativity was prioritized over skill.
  • The athlete's amateurism was evident during the charity event, where he played for fun.

Translations

Translations of the word "amateurism" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น amadorismo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเฅŒเค•เคฟเคฏเคพ เคญเคพเคตเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Amateurismus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ amaterisme

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะผะฐั‚ะพั€ัั‚ะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ amatorstwo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒžใƒใƒฅใ‚ขไธป็พฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท amateurisme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ amateurismo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท amatรถrlรผk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„๋งˆ์ถ”์–ด๋ฆฌ์ฆ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู‡ูˆุงูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ amatรฉrstvรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ amatรฉrizmus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธšไฝ™ไธปไน‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ amaterski duh

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ amateurska

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ัƒะตัา›ะพะนะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ›แƒแƒขแƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒ–แƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ amatorizm

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ amateurismo

Etymology

The term 'amateurism' derives from the French word 'amateur', which means someone who is fond of something. In the 18th century, it was adopted into English to describe individuals who pursued activities out of passion rather than for monetary gain. The concept gained prominence in the 19th century in relation to sports, particularly during a time when professional athletes began to emerge. Amateurism was associated with ideals of fair play, integrity, and personal fulfillment. However, it also became a point of contention, especially in organized sports, where the distinction between amateur athletes and professionals sparked debates about eligibility and competition integrity. Over time, amateurism has evolved, with some arguing that the definition should adapt to modern practices while others maintain traditional views.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,140, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.