One-word substitution (arts and hobbies): Choose the correct term for someone who dabbles in the fine arts for love of the activity rather than for money or professional status. Context: The emphasis is on non-professional motivation and enjoyment, not career pursuit. Instruction: Select the best single-word substitute from the choices.

Given data

• Definition: One who pursues fine arts for love, not for monetary gain.
• Need: a term signifying non-professional participation.

Concept / Approach
Amateur (from Latin ‘‘amator’’, lover) denotes one who engages for enjoyment rather than pay. While dilettante can also mean non-professional, it often implies superficiality; the prompt does not imply that nuance.

Elimination
Amateur — non-professional, motivated by interest; correct. ✅Connoisseur — expert judge/taster; not about doing for love. ❌Professional — does it for livelihood; opposite of prompt. ❌Dilettante — casual/superficial dabbler; pejorative overtone not stated. ❌

Example
‘‘She is an amateur painter who exhibits in local clubs for joy, not profit.’’

Final Answer
Amateur