hobbyist
nounUK /ˈhɒbiɪst/
US /ˈhɑːbiɪst/
A hobbyist is a person who does something fun in their free time just because they enjoy it.
My uncle is a hobbyist who builds model airplanes on weekends.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A person who collects a particular type of object as a hobby.
She is a coin hobbyist with albums full of old pennies.
3. Someone who takes part in an activity for pleasure rather than as a job.
The photography club welcomes hobbyists of all skill levels.
4. A non-professional who pursues a subject out of personal interest.
As a birdwatching hobbyist, he knows the calls of dozens of local species.