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semipermanent
semipermeable
semipolar bond
semiporcelain
semipostal
semiprecious
semiprivate
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semiprofessional
semiquaver
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semiprofessional
sem·i·pro·fes·sion·al [ sèmmee prə féshən'l, sèmmī prə féshən'l ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. paid but not full-time: participating in a sport or artistic activity for pay but not as a full-time professional
2. for semiprofessional athletes: played in or contested by semiprofessional athletes
3. like professional: displaying some aspects of a professional


noun  (plural sem·i·pro·fes·sion·als)
Definition:
 
part professional: somebody, especially an athlete or performing artist, who is intermediate between an amateur and a professional

sem·i·pro·fes·sion·al·ly adverb
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