Amateur (noun)

A person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport, on an unpaid basis.

Origin:

From the french word "amateur" meaning lover, enthusiast, from old french and ultimately from latin amatorem (nominative amator) meaning lover, from amare meaning to love.

Examples:

1. He was an amateur golfer before turning professional.
2. The amateur photographer took many beautiful pictures.
3. She was an amateur singer before becoming a professional.
4. The amateur astronomer built his own telescope.
5. The amateur cook made a delicious dinner for his friends.