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1semiprofessional
noun semi·pro·fes·sion·al \ˌse-mē-prə-ˈfesh-nəl, ˌse-ˌmī-, -mi-, -ˈfe-shə-nəl\
Definition of SEMIPROFESSIONAL
: one who engages in an activity (as a sport) semiprofessionally
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First Known Use of SEMIPROFESSIONAL
1861
2semiprofessional
adjective
: paid to participate in a sport or activity but not doing it as a full-time job
: involving semiprofessional athletes
Full Definition of SEMIPROFESSIONAL
1
: engaging in an activity for pay or gain but not as a full-time occupation
2
: engaged in by semiprofessional players <semiprofessional baseball>
— semi·pro·fes·sion·al·ly adverb
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First Known Use of SEMIPROFESSIONAL
1900
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