NONPROFESSIONAL

nonprofessional

(adjective) not professional; not engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or for gain; “the nonprofessional wives of his male colleagues”; “nonprofessional actors”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

nonprofessional (not comparable)

not professional; amateur

Noun

nonprofessional (plural nonprofessionals)

One who is not a professional; an amateur.

Source: Wiktionary


Non`pro*fes"sion*al, a.

Definition: Not belonging to a profession; not done by, or proceeding from, professional men; contrary to professional usage.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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There are four varieties of commercially viable coffee: Arabica, Liberica, Excelsa, and Robusta. Growers predominantly plant the Arabica species. Although less popular, Robusta tastes slightly more bitter and contains more caffeine.

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