amator

He was, says one, an especial lover of books, _librorum amator speciales_: and another in panegyric terms still further dubs him an _amator scripturarum_.

Bibliomania in the Middle Ages Frederick Somner Merryweather

But the earlier sense of amateur derives from the Latin word amator, a lover — specifically, a lover of literature, of fine wine, of rare postage stamps, of anything that can excite strong commitment, be it intellectual or emotional or both.

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But those who take part in it would still do well to keep in mind the origin of the word "amateur," which is derived from amator, the Latin word for "lover."

A Piano, a Camcorder and a Competition 2008

Yet the word itself descends from amator, which is Latin for "lover," and throughout much of its history it has also been used to refer to people who engage in an activity for love rather than money.

What They Do for Love 2009

The word amateur comes from the Latin amator, meaning to love.

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Etymology: French, from Latin amator lover, from amare to love

Archive 2009-02-01 ReBecca Foster 2009

Etymology: French, from Latin amator lover, from amare to love

Amateur!! ReBecca Foster 2009

Urbis amator, like Fuscus; ruris amator, like Flaccus.

Les Miserables 2008

O vere adorator et unice amator Dei, miserere nobis.

Madame Elizabeth's Prayer to the Sacred Heart de Brantigny........................ 2008

O vere adorator et unice amator Dei, miserere nobis.

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