Amateurism
/ˈæm.ə.tʃər.ɪ.zəm/noun
The practice or principle of doing something without being paid as a professional.
Did you know?Amateur and related forms ultimately come from Latin amator, “lover,” from amare, “to love,” so the word began as an expression of passion, not incompetence.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
amator
“a lover”
Latin
Latin
amare
“to love”
Old French
OF
amateur
“one who loves; admirer”
18th Century
English
amateur
“a person devoted to an art, science, or sport without professional status”
19th Century
English
amateurism
“the practice or principle of amateur status”
Modern English
English
amateurism
“the quality or practice of not being professionally engaged in an activity”