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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.

Example Sentences

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

Synonyms

amateur, novice, dabbler, nonprofessional, layman

Antonyms

expert, professional, specialist

Collocations

artistic dilettante, cultural dilettante, intellectual dilettante

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