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Hobbyist: meaning, definitions and examples

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hobbyist

 

[ ˈhɒbiɪst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

person who pursues a particular hobby

A hobbyist is someone who engages in a particular activity for pleasure rather than as a profession. They often have a deep passion for their hobby and enjoy spending their free time pursuing it.

Synonyms

aficionado, amateur, enthusiast

Examples of usage

  • The stamp collector was a dedicated hobbyist who spent hours organizing his collection.
  • As a photography hobbyist, she loved capturing beautiful moments with her camera.
  • The woodworking hobbyist enjoyed crafting unique pieces in his workshop.

Translations

Translations of the word "hobbyist" in other languages:

🇵🇹 amador

🇮🇳 शौकिया

🇩🇪 Hobbyist

🇮🇩 penggemar

🇺🇦 аматор

🇵🇱 hobbysta

🇯🇵 ホビイスト (hobīisuto)

🇫🇷 amateur

🇪🇸 aficionado

🇹🇷 hobi meraklısı

🇰🇷 취미 활동가 (chwimi hwaldongga)

🇸🇦 هاوي (hāwī)

🇨🇿 amatér

🇸🇰 amatér

🇨🇳 业余爱好者 (yèyú àihào zhě)

🇸🇮 amater

🇮🇸 áhugamaður

🇰🇿 әуесқой

🇬🇪 ამატორი (amatori)

🇦🇿 həvəskar

🇲🇽 aficionado

Etymology

The term 'hobbyist' originated in the 19th century, derived from the word 'hobby,' which referred to a small horse or pony. Over time, 'hobby' came to represent a favorite pastime or activity pursued for pleasure. The addition of the suffix '-ist' denotes a person who engages in a particular activity, leading to the term 'hobbyist.' Hobbyists play an important role in various fields, contributing their passion and creativity to their chosen hobbies.

See also: hobbies, hobby.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,683 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.