amateur player
Recreational league participant
An amateur player participates in a sport or game without being paid, distinguishing them from professionals.
The term can be neutral—describing someone who plays for love of the game rather than money—or slightly dismissive, implying lack of skill or seriousness: He made an amateur player's mistake.
In organized sports, amateur status often determines eligibility for certain competitions.
- hobbyistRecreational pursuer of interests
- noviceInexperienced newcomer to field
- beginnerOne who lacks experience
- weekend warriorSporadic recreational exerciser
- weekend golferRecreational player of links
beer league · recreational · just for fun · enthusiast · dabbler · pickup game · backyard · casual · rookie · learning · learning curve · passion · scrimmage · club team · intramural · unpaid · grassroots · local
- cue playerspool shark, shark, world champion, professional
- tennis playersserver, returner, baseliner, volleyer, serve-and-volleyer
- esports playersMVP, world champion, team captain, rookie, veteran
- playersathlete, competitor, gamer, participant, opponent
- Racket AthletesRoger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic, Pete Sampras
- Go Players
amateur playermaster
Authority or controller
expert · virtuoso · champion · seasoned veteran · grandmaster
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