From french amateur one who admires or is devoted to something, derived from latin amare to love — related to amorous. In 'the amateur', rami malek stars as charlie heller, who works in decryption analysis for the cia When his wife sarah is killed in a terrorist attack in london and the cia refuses to intervene, charlie takes matters into his own hands. Taking part in an activity for pleasure, not as a job Relating to an activity, especially a… The amateur is a 2025 american action thriller film directed by james hawes and written by ken nolan and gary spinelli
It is based on the 1981 novel by robert littell, which was previously adapted into a 1981 canadian film. A person who engages in a study, sport, or other activity for pleasure rather than for financial benefit or professional reasons. See examples of amateur used in a sentence. Characterized by or done without professional expertise or skill The term amateur has literal and metaphorical uses, often referring to individuals who are not professionals but engage in activities out of interest, passion, or curiosity It can carry neutral and pejorative connotations depending on context.
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. One who engages in an art, science, study, or athletic activity as a pastime rather than as a profession. Some common synonyms of amateur are dabbler, dilettante, and tyro.
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