hobbyist

Definitions of hobbyist
  1. noun
    a person who pursues an activity in their spare time for pleasure
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    type of:
    amateur, liefhebber
    someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
  2. noun
    someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
    synonyms: amateur, liefhebber
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    types:
    ornitholoog, vogelaar, vogelkenner, vogelwachter
    a person who identifies and studies birds in their natural habitats
    kunstkenner
    an amateur who engages in an activity without serious intentions and who pretends to have knowledge
    type of:
    eenling, enkeling, figuur, individu, mens, particulier, persoon, zelfstandige
    a human being
  3. noun
    an athlete who does not play for pay
    synonyms: amateur, liefhebber
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    antonyms:
    prof, professional
    an athlete who plays for pay
    types:
    sportman
    someone who enjoys outdoor activities
    type of:
    atleet
    a person trained to compete in sports
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