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Pronunciation / Transliteration: shaukia
"शौकिया खेलों में भाग लेना आनंददायक होता है।"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The practice of engaging in a sport or activity for enjoyment rather than for financial benefit.
"His dedication to amateurism was evident as he participated in local competitions without any desire for monetary rewards." - 2
A philosophy or approach that values participation and enjoyment over professional or commercial success.
"The club promotes amateurism, encouraging members to enjoy their hobbies without the pressure of competition."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the French word 'amateur' (meaning a lover of something, from Latin 'amator', a lover, from 'amare', to love), combined with the English suffix '-ism'. It entered the English language in the 19th century initially in the context of sports to describe athletes who do not receive monetary compensation.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Amateurism" is said worldwide
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Amateurisme
Transliteration: a-ma-teu-rism
"L'amateurisme est valorisé dans notre club."
Amateurismus
Transliteration: a-ma-teu-riz-mus
"Amateurismus wird in vielen Sportarten geschätzt."
Amateurismo
Transliteration: a-ma-teu-ris-mo
"L'amateurismo è importante per la cultura sportiva."
Amateurismo
Transliteration: a-ma-teu-ris-mo
"El amateurismo fomenta la pasión por el deporte."
Amadorismo
Transliteration: a-ma-do-ris-mo
"O amadorismo é valorizado em várias atividades."
शौकिया
Transliteration: shaukia
"शौकिया खेलों में भाग लेना आनंददायक होता है।"
业余主义
Transliteration: yè yú zhǔ yì
"业余主义在许多运动中受到重视。"
아마추어리즘
Transliteration: amachueorijeum
"아마추어리즘은 스포츠에서 중요하게 여겨진다."
アマチュアリズム
Transliteration: amachuarizumu
"アマチュアリズムは多くのスポーツで重視されています。"
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