hobbyist

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Noun hobbyist has 1 sense

hobbyist - a person who pursues and activity in their spare time for pleasure
--₁ is a kind of amateur

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Hobbyist

Definition: A person who pursues a particular activity for pleasure rather than as a profession.

Sense 1: Popular usage

- Noun: Someone who engages in a hobby as a pastime or personal interest, often without the intention of making a profit.

Example sentence: John is an avid coin collector and a passionate hobbyist who spends hours researching different coins online.

Sense 2: Local usage

- Noun: A member of a local hobbyist community or group that shares a common interest.

Example sentence: Joining the local photography hobbyists club allowed me to meet like-minded individuals who shared my enthusiasm for capturing landscapes.