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- [hob-ee]
- /ˈhɒb i/
- /ˈhɒb.i.ɪst/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hob-ee]
- /ˈhɒb i/
Definitions of hobbyist word
- noun plural hobbyist an activity or interest pursued for pleasure or relaxation and not as a main occupation: Her hobbies include stamp-collecting and woodcarving. 1
- noun plural hobbyist a child's hobbyhorse. 1
- noun plural hobbyist Archaic. a small horse. 1
- idioms hobbyist ride a hobby, to concern oneself excessively with a favorite notion or activity. Also, ride a hobbyhorse. 1
- noun hobbyist A person who pursues a particular hobby. 1
- noun hobbyist amateur, enthusiast 1
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Origin of hobbyist
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English hoby(n), probably for Robin, or Robert (cf. hob2), used as horse's name, as in dobbin
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Parts of speech for Hobbyist
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hobbyist popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
hobbyist usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for hobbyist
noun hobbyist
- connoisseur — A connoisseur is someone who knows a lot about the arts, food, drink, or some other subject.
- fancier — a person having a liking for or interest in something; enthusiast: a fancier of sports cars.
- authority — The authorities are the people who have the power to make decisions and to make sure that laws are obeyed.
- antiquarian — Antiquarian means concerned with old and rare objects.
- finder — a person or thing that finds.
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