dabbler
noun C2
Plain meaning
someone who tries an activity without serious commitment
Exam-register meaning
In formal or high-level texts, it is used to describe someone who tries an activity without serious commitment, often with a precise or specialised tone.
In context
naturalThe article mentioned dabbler as one of the main issues.
examThe author examines dabbler in relation to social change, public policy, and institutional responsibility.
Common collocations
a clear dabblerevidence of dabblerwidespread dabbler
Watch out
Do not use “dabbler” as a vague high-level replacement; make sure the sentence really needs this specific noun.