noun. The practice of any art, occupation, game, etc., as a pastime or an accomplishment, and not as a profession; the quality of being an amateur.

noun. The practice, habit, or work of an amateur.

noun. Amateur beliefs and practices generally.

noun. The opinion or conviction that sports ought not to be played for money.

noun. the conviction that people should participate in sports as a hobby (for the fun of it) rather than for money

"LONG: We're hearing the term amateurism, or amateurs, being tossed around when we refer to today's fiery explosion here at the airport and the bombings that did not happen yesterday."

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