Amateurism

/ˈæm.ə.tɜr.ɪ.zəm/ noun

The practice, attitude, or values of amateurs; participation in sports, art, or activities for pleasure rather than money or professional status.

From 'amateur' plus the suffix '-ism' (forming nouns expressing a system, practice, or philosophy), this term elevated amateur status into an ideology.

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