hobbyist

UK
/ˈhɒbiɪst/
US
/ˈhɑbiɪst/

Translations

hobbyistnoun
hobbyists
pl
UK
/ˈhɒbiɪst/
US
/ˈhɑbiɪst/
He is a hobbyist who enjoys building model airplanes.
Он любитель, который любит строить модели самолетов.
The hobbyist spent hours perfecting his garden.
Энтузиаст провел часы, совершенствуя свой сад.
Additional translations
hobbyistadjective
UK
/ˈhɒb.i.ɪst/
US
/ˈhɑː.bi.ɪst/
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "hobbyist magazines")

Definitions

hobbyistnoun
A person who engages in an activity, interest, or pastime for pleasure rather than for financial benefit or professional reasons.
As a hobbyist, she spent her weekends building model airplanes.
hobbyistadjective
Relating to or intended for hobbyists; characteristic of hobbyist activities.
The store stocks hobbyist tools and supplies.