— semiprofessionally , adv.
/sem'ee preuh fesh"euh nl, sem'uy-/ , adj.
1. actively engaged in some field or sport for pay but on a part-time basis: semiprofessional baseball players.
2. engaged in by paid, part-time people: semiprofessional football.
3. having some features of professional work but requiring less knowledge, skill, and judgment: a semiprofessional job.
n.
4. a person who is active in some field or sport for pay on a part-time basis.
[ 1895-1900; SEMI- + PROFESSIONAL ]