semiprofessional

/ˌsɛmiprəˈfɛʃənəl/
adjective
  1. 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.
Synonyms
noun
  1. 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.
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