nonprofessional
|non-pro-fes-sion-al|
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/ˌnɑːnprəˈfeʃənl/
🇬🇧
/ˌnɒnprəˈfeʃənl/
not professional
Etymology
'nonprofessional' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'professional,' which comes from Latin 'professio,' meaning 'public declaration.'
'nonprofessional' evolved from the combination of 'non-' and 'professional' in modern English.
Initially, it meant 'not belonging to a profession,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who is not engaged in a specified profession or occupation as their main paid occupation.
The event was open to both professionals and nonprofessionals.
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Adjective 1
not engaged in a specified profession or occupation as one's main paid occupation.
He is a nonprofessional musician who plays in a local band.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45