Meaning & use
semiprofessional
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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