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I left General Magic in 1996 to become an Internet hobbyist - got a T-1 line to my house. At one point I had all four food banks of the Bay Area hosted from this house here.
Andy Hertzfeld

Meaning of "hobbyist" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF HOBBYIST

hobbyist  [ˈhɒbɪɪst] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HOBBYIST

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Hobbyist is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES HOBBYIST MEAN IN ENGLISH?

hobbyist

Hobby

A hobby is a regular activity that is done for pleasure, typically during one's leisure time. Hobbies can include collecting themed items and objects, engaging in creative and artistic pursuits, playing sports. By continually participating in a particular hobby, one can acquire substantial skill and knowledge in that area. Generally speaking, a person who engages in an activity solely for fun is called a 'hobbyist', whereas a 'professional' generally engages in an activity for reward and an'amateur' do it for interest or love to this activity..

Definition of hobbyist in the English dictionary

The definition of hobbyist in the dictionary is someone who pursues an activity in their spare time for pleasure or relaxation.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH HOBBYIST


chubbiest
ˈtʃʌbɪɪst
craziest
ˈkreɪzɪɪst
deadliest
ˈdedlɪɪst
dweebiest
ˈdwiːbɪɪst
earliest
ˈɜːlɪɪst
flabbiest
ˈflæbɪɪst
friendliest
ˈfrendlɪɪst
funniest
ˈfʌnɪɪst
gobbiest
ˈɡɒbɪɪst
healthiest
ˈhelθɪɪst
heaviest
ˈhevɪɪst
herbiest
ˈhɜːbɪɪst
holiest
ˈhəʊlɪɪst
horniest
ˈhɔːnɪɪst
lobbyist
ˈlɒbɪɪst
plebbiest
ˈplebɪɪst
scrubbiest
ˈskrʌbɪɪst
sexiest
ˈseksɪɪst
superlobbyist
ˈsuːpərˌlɒbɪɪst
vibiest
ˈvaɪbɪɪst

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HOBBYIST

hobbit
hobbitry
hobble
hobble skirt
hobblebush
hobbledehoy
hobbledehoydom
hobbledehoyhood
hobbledehoyish
hobbledehoyism
hobbler
hobblingly
Hobbs
hobby
hobby farmer
hobbyhorse
hobbyism
hobbyless
hobday
hobdayed

WORDS THAT END LIKE HOBBYIST

A list
A-list
accompanyist
alchemist
artist
assist
copyist
entryist
essayist
exist
immunoassayist
list
McCarthyist
playlist
rallyist
specialist
tourist
Trotskyist
voluntaryist
wish list

Synonyms and antonyms of hobbyist in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «hobbyist» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HOBBYIST

Find out the translation of hobbyist to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of hobbyist from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «hobbyist» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

爱好者
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

aficionado
570 millions of speakers

English

hobbyist
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

hobbyist
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الهاوي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

хобби
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

amador
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

hobbyist
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

amateur
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Hobi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Bastler
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

趣味に熱中する人
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

취미
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Hobbyist
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

người nuôi cá
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பொழுதுபோக்காளர்களுக்கு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

हॉबीस्ट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

amatör
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

hobbista
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

hobbysta
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

хобі
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

colecționar
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

χομπίστα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

entoesias
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

hobby
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

hobbyist
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of hobbyist

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HOBBYIST»

The term «hobbyist» is very widely used and occupies the 9.880 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HOBBYIST» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about hobbyist

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3 QUOTES WITH «HOBBYIST»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word hobbyist.
1
Andy Hertzfeld
I left General Magic in 1996 to become an Internet hobbyist - got a T-1 line to my house. At one point I had all four food banks of the Bay Area hosted from this house here.
2
Annie Parisse
I am a hobbyist photographer so I relate to the visual arts that way, but I'm not a painter.
3
Annie Parisse
I don't paint. I am a hobbyist photographer, so I relate to the visual arts that way, but I'm not a painter.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HOBBYIST»

Discover the use of hobbyist in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to hobbyist and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Hobbyist: Webster's Quotations, Facts and Phrases
Proceeds from this book are used to expand the content and coverage of Websters Online Dictionary (www.websters-online-dictionary.org).
‎2008
2
Vipers: A Guide for the Advanced Hobbyist
Vipers are snakes distinguished by their large, movable fangs, and many different species are found throughout the world. Here is expert guidance on care, housing, and breeding of this often dangerous group of snakes.
Richard D. Bartlett, K. P. Wray, 2005
3
Advanced speaker designs for the hobbyist and technican
Advanced Speaker Designs shows the electronics hobbyist and the experienced technician how to create high-quality speaker systems for the home, office, or auditorium.
Ray Alden, Joseph A. D'Appolito, 1995
4
The Honey Bee Hobbyist: The Care and Keeping of Bees
Offers a guide to beekeeping that covers such topics as the history of bees and the current methods and techniques used by amateur beekeepers.
Norman Gary, 2010
5
Build Your Own Transistor Radios: A Hobbyist's Guide to ...
Build Your Own Transistor Radios covers: Calibration tools and test generators TRF, regenerative, and reflex radios Basic and advanced superheterodyne radios Coil-less and software-defined radios Transistor and differential-pair oscillators ...
Ronald Quan, 2012
6
A Dulcimer Builder's Do-It-Yourself Guidebook: A Hobbyist ...
Provides easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions on the construction of a 15/14 Floating Soundboard Hammered Dulcimer. This book covers tools, materials, resources and suppliers.
Randy Davis, 2002
7
Hobbyist Guide to Successful Pond Keeping
The most complete guide yet published on planning, designing, and creating a water garden
David Pool, 1994
8
The Integrated Circuit Hobbyist's Handbook
CHAPTER. ONE. Experimenting. with. ICs. CHAPTER TWO Operational Amplifiers. There is some dispute over who should get credit for inventing the integrated circuit. Most observers credit Jack Kilby of Texas Instruments. In the summer of ...
Thomas R. Powers, 1995
9
Matting & framing: the hobbyist's complete picture framing book
Written to offer framing ideas that are easy, economical, and based on good design; step-by-step instructions are included.
Penelope Angell, 1976
10
Handbook of North American Indians: History of Indian-White ...
September 1954 serves as a convenient historical marker in the development of hobbyism. Recognizing that the term "hobbyist" was in use before the publication and that hobbyist-like activities had preceded the magazine by at least 45 years,  ...
William C. Sturtevant, Wilcomb E. Washburn, 1988

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HOBBYIST»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term hobbyist is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Iron Station hobbyist gains popularity producing 'gun hides'
“At this point, I am just a hobbyist but I have been working with wood my entire life,” Maxwell said. “I am very comfortable with my situation but if ... «Lincoln Times-News, Jul 15»
2
By any other name, the Knock Out rose would be just as sturdy - The …
Will Radler was still just an amateur rose breeder — a basement hobbyist, really — when he walked out of his home in Milwaukee carrying that ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»
3
California drought increasing number of gold prospectors | Local …
California's recent drought is making even the rookie hobbyist wade into shallow creeks and rivers for gold. The prized metal is a major part of ... «KRCRTV.COM, Jul 15»
4
Rural Life Museum holds camp for youth that shows lifestyle of rural …
Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- Cam Major, right, hobbyist blacksmith and volunteer docent at the LSU Rural Life Museum, ... «The Advocate, Jul 15»
5
Anderson Police Department Tests Drones | anewscafe.com
A local Anderson resident and remote control aeronautic hobbyist partnered with the Anderson Police Department to make this operation ... «A News Cafe, Jul 15»
6
Ravenswood, 57 Moondyne Ramble - $439,000
A big 10m x 6m shed is powered and ideal for any type of hobbyist or enthusiast. The home is in a family friendly location with the river and a ... «Community Newspaper Group, Jul 15»
7
Cohu Downgraded to “Sell” at Zacks (COHU) - Dakota Financial News
Other products include television cameras, microwave radios and metal detectors for industrial and hobbyist use. “ Cohu (NASDAQ:COHU) ... «Dakota Financial News, Jul 15»
8
Gator Experience Joins WPA's Aquatic Experience - Chicago 2015
Additional educational hobbyist and retail seminar topics will feature Keynote Speaker Frank Reece of Blue Zoo, along with aquatic experts George Blasiola, ... «PetProductNews.com, Jul 15»
9
BitSummit 2015 in Retrospect: Another Step Forward | USgamer
Developers have occasionally struggled to see the difference between hobbyist development and actual indie development, where the goal is ... «USgamer, Jul 15»
10
Consumer drones need rules to fly by
In fact, a drone operated by a hobbyist recently crashed on the bridge roadway. Fortunately — this time — no one was hurt. If one were to crash ... «San Francisco Chronicle, Jul 15»

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