Etymology
French from Latin amator lover, from amare to love.

Noun
1. A person attached to a particular pursuit, study,
or science as to music or painting; esp. one who
cultivates any study or art, from taste or attachment,
without pursuing it professionally.

2. Someone who pursues something part time,
as a hobby or not very seriously.

3. Someone who is inept.

4. Or all of the above. ;-)
 

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