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nonprofessional

[non-pruh-fesh-uh-nl] / ˌnɒn prəˈfɛʃ ə nl /
ADJECTIVE
not professional
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Nonprofessional counselors, including family and clergy, can still engage in this conduct, as can professional counselors outside of their paid practice.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

Nonprofessional individual investors have driven much of the increase, according to data from Cboe Global Markets, a major operator of options exchanges.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 24, 2026

Nonprofessional conservators, such as Spears’ father, would also be required to register with the state’s oversight agency, the Professional Fiduciaries Bureau.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2021

Nonprofessional fishermen are not allowed to sell their catches, including amphibians and reptiles - with the exception of snapping turtles.

From Washington Times • Aug. 8, 2015

Nonprofessional actors like his leads usually need time to get used to a camera.

From New York Times • Jul. 5, 2015




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