semiprofessional
/ˌsɛmiprəˈfɛʃənəl/
adjective
- Engaged in an activity for pay but not as a full-time career; less than fully professional.
- His semiprofessional status means he can compete in amateur tournaments too.
- The semiprofessional soccer league draws talented players who work other jobs.
- She is a semiprofessional photographer who takes on paid assignments on weekends.
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noun
- A person who does semiprofessional work, especially in sports or the arts.
- The tournament is open to both amateurs and semiprofessionals.
- As a semiprofessional, she earned enough to cover her equipment costs.
- The orchestra includes several semiprofessionals who teach music during the day.