amateurship
|am-a-teur-ship|
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/ˈæmətərˌʃɪp/
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/ˈæmətəˌʃɪp/
state of being an amateur
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amateurship' originates from the French word 'amateur', which means 'lover of'.
Historical Evolution
'amateur' transformed from the French word 'amateur' and eventually became the modern English word 'amateurship'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'lover of a particular activity', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the quality or state of being an amateur'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being an amateur.
His amateurship in the field was evident during the competition.
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Last updated: 2025/07/08 19:06