semipro

/ˈsɛmiˌproʊ/
adjective
  1. Relating to semiprofessional work or activity; paid but not at a full professional level.
    • Many musicians start in semipro bands before signing with a major label.
    • The league is semipro, so players get a small salary but also have day jobs.
    • He played on a semipro baseball team while finishing college.
noun
  1. A semiprofessional person, especially an athlete or performer.
    • The tournament attracts both amateurs and semipros from around the region.
    • The team is made up of semipros who hope to turn fully professional someday.
    • As a semipro, she trained just as hard as the pros but earned much less.
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