non-professional
UK/ˌnɒnprəˈfɛʃənəl/US
Definitions
adj.
Not professional; amateur, or not relating to a profession.
非专业的，业余的
n.
A person who is not a professional.
非专业人士
Root Breakdown
Root-derivednon-not, reversal
+
professionalbefore
=non-professional
non- (not) + professional = not professional. Unlike unprofessional (poor conduct), non- is neutral: simply outside a profession or not paid for it. See professional.
Common Collocations
- 1.non-professional photographer业余摄影师
- 2.non-professional work业余作品
Example Sentences
- 1.
The course is open to non-professional photographers.