Amature vs. Amateur

misspelling of amateur

An amateur (; French: [amatœʁ]; lit. 'lover [of something]') is generally considered a person who pursues a particular activity or field of study independently from their source of income. Amateurs and their pursuits are also described as popular, informal, self-taught, user-generated, DIY, and hobbyist.

misspelling of armature

One who engages in an art, science, study, or athletic activity as a pastime rather than as a profession.

(Sports) An athlete who has never accepted money, or who accepts money under restrictions specified by a regulatory body, for participating in a competition.

One lacking the skill of a professional, as in an art.

Of or performed by an amateur.

Made up of amateurs

Not professional; unskillful.

A lover of something.

A person attached to a particular pursuit, study, science, or art (such as music or painting), especially one who cultivates any study, interest, taste, or attachment without engaging in it professionally.

Someone who is unqualified or insufficiently skillful.

Non-professional.

Created, done, or populated by amateurs or non-professionals.

Showing a lack of professionalism, experience or talent.

A person attached to a particular pursuit, study, or science as to music or painting; esp. one who cultivates any study or art, from taste or attachment, without pursuing it professionally.

someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime

does not play for pay

engaged in as a pastime;

lacking professional skill or expertise;