Definition of «nonprofessional»

The term non-professional refers to someone who is not engaged in a particular activity or occupation as their primary source of income, and instead does it for personal fulfillment, enjoyment, or other reasons unrelated to financial gain. In other words, they are not professionals in the field, meaning that they do not rely on this activity for their livelihood.

Phrases with «nonprofessional»

Sentences with «nonprofessional»

The artists engage a recurring cast of nonprofessional actors as well as invented or adopted characters, ranging from puppets to dummies, plush animals, makeshift robots, and rejected toys, who rehearse power dynamics and emotional entanglements. (cca.edu)
As he's done in his previous movies, Payne and his casting director, John Jackson, also make liberal use of nonprofessionals in key roles, especially when the film gets to Nebraska. (latimes.com)
DP Lol Crawley's best efforts can't quite overcome the rather awkward performances of the film's mostly nonprofessional cast. (rottentomatoes.com)
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