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dilettante

noun

/ˌdɪləˈtænt/

Meaning

A person who takes up an art, activity, or subject merely for amusement, especially in a superficial way.

He was dismissed as a dilettante in the art world because he lacked formal training.

amateur, novice, dabbler, nonprofessional, layman

expert, professional, specialist

artistic dilettante, cultural dilettante, intellectual dilettante

the time in the evening when the sun disappears below the horizon

A deep state of prolonged unconsciousness caused by illness or injury.

The scientific study of insects.

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Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal; continuous watching of a place, person...