Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun One who is not a professional.
from The Century Dictionary.
- Not belonging to a profession; not done by or proceeding from professional men.
- Hence, not proper to be done by a member of the profession concerned; unprofessional.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adjective Not belonging to a profession.
- adjective Not done by, or proceeding from, professional men; contrary to professional usage; unprofessional.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- adjective not
professional ;amateur - noun One who is not a professional; an
amateur .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective not professional; not engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or for gain
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Examples
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Another and oftentimes fatal mistake made by the nonprofessional is the indiscriminate and reckless use of aconite.
Special Report on Diseases of the Horse Charles B. Michener 1877
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There is nothing to be gained by a "nonprofessional" exchange.
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There is nothing to be gained by a "nonprofessional" exchange.
Conservapedia - Recent changes [en] MBack 2010
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There is nothing to be gained by a "nonprofessional" exchange.
Conservapedia - Recent changes [en] MBack 2010
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"nonprofessional" workers the federal minimum wage.
Stories: Local News 2008
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Using some nonprofessional actors to play parts (including the two protagonists) definitely lends an air of authenticity to the settings.
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If we love this kind of compromised, nonprofessional reviewing, we know where to find it.
Laura E. Kelly: 5 Ways to Screw up "Bookish" Laura E. Kelly 2011
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If we love this kind of compromised, nonprofessional reviewing, we know where to find it.
Laura E. Kelly: 5 Ways to Screw up "Bookish" Laura E. Kelly 2011
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Mozzarella, chèvre , yogurt and butter are joining home-made pickles, preserves, bread and beer as do-it-yourself projects that even nonprofessional cooks will try.
The Latest DIY Craze? Say Cheese (and Other Dairy) Alina Dizik 2012
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Played with a slow-burning intensity by nonprofessional actor Youssouf Djaoro, who also starred in Mr. Haroun's third film "Daratt" 2006, Champion proves less heroic than his name when he sacrifices his son's future for the sake of his cushy job.
The Stubborn Silence of 'A Screaming Man' Tobias Grey 2011
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