AMATEUR

adj. not professional, novice

n. novice, nonprofessional

Most commonly an amateur is understood to be someone who does something without pay or formal training. Conversely, a professional is someone who has received training in a particular area and who also makes a living from it. The word comes from French, and can be translated as "lover of", reflecting the amateur's motivation to work as a result of a love or passion for a particular activity.
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Noun
1. someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
(hypernym) person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, human, soul
(hyponym) bird watcher, birder
2. does not play for pay
(antonym) professional, pro
(hypernym) athlete, jock
(hyponym) sporting man, outdoor man
Adjective
1. engaged in as a pastime; "an amateur painter"; "gained valuable experience in amateur theatricals"; "recreational golfers"; "reading matter that is both recreational and mentally stimulating"; "unpaid extras in the documentary"
(synonym) recreational, unpaid
(similar) nonprofessional
2. lacking professional skill or expertise; "a very amateurish job"; "inexpert but conscientious efforts"; "an unskilled painting"
(synonym) amateurish, inexpert, unskilled
(similar) unprofessional

n. amateur, novice; dabbler, one who dabbles, dilettante, one who engages in activities for pleasure

adj. amateur, unprofessional, not professional, novice

n. amateur, novice, nonprofessional