Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Amateur

The correct answer is: Professional

Key Points

• Amateur means someone who engages in an activity for the love or enjoyment of it, lacking professional expertise or formal training. (शौकिया)
  • Example: An amateur photographer takes pictures as a hobby without formal training.
• Marked option Professional means someone who is engaged in a particular activity as a paid occupation, typically having formal training, qualifications, or expertise. (पेशेवर)
  • Example: A professional chef works in a restaurant and has received formal training in culinary arts.
• Hence, the most appropriate antonym for 'amateur' is 'professional'.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 4.

Additional Information

• Hobbyist: Someone who pursues a particular hobby or interest for enjoyment and recreation rather than as a profession. (शौकिया)
• Devotee: A person who is deeply committed and enthusiastic about a particular activity, interest, or cause. (प्रेमी)
• Layman: An individual who lacks specialized knowledge or professional training in a particular field and approaches it from a non-expert perspective. (साधारण व्यक्ति)