AMATEURISM

amateurism

(noun) the conviction that people should participate in sports as a hobby (for the fun of it) rather than for money

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

amateurism (countable and uncountable, plural amateurisms)

Amateur beliefs and practices generally.

The opinion or conviction that sports ought not to be played for money.

Source: Wiktionary


Am"a*teur*ism, n.

Definition: The practice, habit, or work of an amateur.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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