Meaning & use

semiprofessional

adjective·Everyday

Engaging in an activity, especially a sport or art, for pay but not as a full-time primary occupation.

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He plays semiprofessional soccer on weekends while working a full-time job during the week.

The band started out semiprofessional, taking paid gigs on nights and weekends.

A note on using this word

Semiprofessional sits between amateur and professional, involving payment but not a full-time career commitment.

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