Associations to the word «Semiprofessional»

Wiktionary

SEMIPROFESSIONAL, adjective. Paid as a professional but on a part-time basis.
SEMIPROFESSIONAL, adjective. Like a professional but not as skilled or experienced, more than an amateur but lower than a full professional in quality.
SEMIPROFESSIONAL, noun. A semiprofessional person.

Dictionary definition

SEMIPROFESSIONAL, noun. An athlete who plays for pay on a part-time basis.

Wise words

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