amateurism

[ am-uh-choo-riz-uhm, -tyoo-, -chuh-, -tuh-, am-uh-tur-iz-uhm ]

noun
  1. the practice, quality, or character of an amateur or amateurish performance.

Origin of amateurism

1
First recorded in 1865–70; amateur + -ism

Other words from amateurism

  • pseu·do·am·a·teur·ism, noun

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