Dabbler and Hobbyist

Dabbler

Dabbler noun - A person who regularly or occasionally engages in an activity as a pastime rather than as a profession.
Usage example: he was a dabbler, learning the basics of many arts but mastering none
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Synonyms for Dabbler

Hobbyist and dabbler are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hobbyist" instead a noun "Dabbler".

Nearby Words: dabble, dabbling, dabbled

Hobbyist

Hobbyist noun - A person who regularly or occasionally engages in an activity as a pastime rather than as a profession.
Usage example: a book on crafting fine wood furniture that is intended for the home hobbyist
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Synonyms for Hobbyist

Dabbler and hobbyist are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dabbler" instead a noun "Hobbyist".

Nearby Word: hobby
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