semiamateur

semiamateur
/sem'ee am"euh choor', -cheuhr, -teuhr, -am'euh terr", sem'uy-/, adj.
1. retaining amateur status but receiving prize money or support, as from a sponsor, to cover training expenses.
n.
2. a semiamateur athlete.
[1975-80]

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