1. A competitive sporting event in which participants compete without being paid professionals, typically for prizes, trophies, or recognition rather than monetary compensation
She won first place in the amateur tournament and received a trophy.
Ela ganhou o primeiro lugar no torneio amador e recebeu um troféu.
2. A competition restricted to non-professional athletes or players who have not yet achieved professional status
The amateur tournament attracted young tennis players from across the region.
O torneio amador atraiu jovens tenistas de toda a região.