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nonprofessional team

[ˌnɒn.prəˈfeʃ.ən.əl tiːm]
nounpl: nonprofessional teams
equipe amadora
1. A group of people working together who do not have professional training, credentials, or experience in their field
The nonprofessional team completed the project despite lacking formal qualifications.
A equipe amadora completou o projeto apesar de carecer de qualificações formais.
2. An athletic team composed of amateur athletes rather than paid professionals
The nonprofessional team competed in the local league.
A equipe amadora competiu na liga local.
NYC Slang
bush league team
Synonyms
amateur teamvolunteer teamgrassroots teamsemiprofessional team
Antonyms
professional teamexpert teamcredentialed team

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
equipe amadora
Most common term used across Brazil
São Paulo
time amador
Commonly used in sports context
Rio de Janeiro
equipe de amadores
Alternative phrasing used in the region
Portugal
equipa amadora
Portuguese spelling with 'equipa' instead of 'equipe'

Related Idioms & Phrases

learning on the job
trial by fire
amateur hour
making it up as you go
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