Refers to a person who is paid for an activity but not as a full-time profession.
She spent two years as a semi-professional before joining the national league.
Она провела два года в качестве полупрофессионала, прежде чем попасть в национальную лигу.
semi-professionaladjective Describes activities or standards that are paid or of a paid-amateur status.
The city hosts several semi-professional soccer teams.
В городе есть несколько полупрофессиональных футбольных команд.