Hobbyist: meaning, definitions and examples
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hobbyist
[ ˈhɒbiɪst ]
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
Word origin
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.