dilettantisme

Definitions of dilettantisme
  1. noun
    something that demonstrates a lack of professional competency
    synonyms: hobbyisme
  2. noun
    the conviction that people should participate in sports as a hobby (for the fun of it) rather than for money
    synonyms: amateurisme, hobbyisme
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    type of:
    overtuiging
    an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
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