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Non-professional; beginner (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

amateur

I believe this is a double definition.

'non-professional' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)

'beginner' is the second definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

(Other definitions for amateur that I've seen before include "Engaged in as a pastime" , "One who pursues an activity as a pastime only" , "enthusiast" , "he's not making any money" , "A non-professional sportsman" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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