non-professional
|non-pro-fes-sion-al|
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/nɑn-prəˈfɛʃənl/
🇬🇧
/nɒn-prəˈfɛʃənl/
not professional
Etymology
'non-professional' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'professional,' which comes from Latin 'professio,' meaning 'public declaration.'
'non-professional' evolved from the combination of 'non-' and 'professional' in modern English.
Initially, it meant 'not professional,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who is not a professional, especially in a particular field.
As a non-professional, he found the technical jargon difficult to understand.
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Adjective 1
not having or showing the skill, knowledge, or experience of a professional.
The non-professional team played surprisingly well against the seasoned players.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45