semi-professional
Not quite pro
Semi-professional describes someone who engages in an activity for pay but not as their primary livelihood.
A semi-professional musician might play weekend gigs while holding a day job.
The term also applies to leagues or competitions below fully professional level: He played semi-professional baseball for a few seasons.
It suggests skill beyond amateur but short of elite professional status.
Limited work schedule
- competitiveDriven by rivalry
- skilledHaving learned ability
- talentedHaving natural ability
- competentSufficiently able, qualified
proficient · capable · experienced · practiced · adept · qualified · seasoned · accomplished
Seeking to achieve
- up-and-comingLikely to succeed soon
- promisingShowing signs of success
- apprenticeLearner bound to employer
- traineeOne being instructed
intern · freelance · part-time · moonlighting · transitioning · establishing · building · networking
Sports competitor
- leagueAssociation or distance unit
- clubOrganization with membership
- teamOrganized cooperative unit
- playerGame participant
competitor · minor-league · reserve · varsity · collegiate · amateur · drafted · tryout
Ardent admirer of something
- aficionadoKnowledgeable, passionate follower
- devoteeZealous admirer or follower
- passionateIntensely emotional or enthusiastic
- dedicatedWholly committed to something
serious · committed · hobbyist · weekend · sideline · avocational · recreational · self-taught
part-time
Limited work schedule
- competitiveDriven by rivalry
- skilledHaving learned ability
- talentedHaving natural ability
competent · proficient · capable · experienced · practiced · adept · qualified · seasoned · accomplished · intermediate
aspiring
Seeking to achieve
- up-and-comingLikely to succeed soon
- promisingShowing signs of success
- apprenticeLearner bound to employer
trainee · intern · freelance · part-time · moonlighting · transitioning · establishing · building · networking · portfolio
athlete
Sports competitor
player · competitor · minor-league · reserve · varsity · collegiate · amateur · drafted · tryout · scouted
enthusiast
Ardent admirer of something
- aficionadoKnowledgeable, passionate follower
- devoteeZealous admirer or follower
- passionateIntensely emotional or enthusiastic
dedicated · serious · committed · hobbyist · weekend · sideline · avocational · recreational · self-taught · unpaid
semi-professionalprofessional
Credentialed in one's field
amateur · elite · world-class · hobbyist · top-tier
semi-professionalfully committed
all-in · dedicated · casual · uncommitted · part-time