| Main Entry: | amateur dramatics1 |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | a genre of theatrical entertainment provided by non-professional actors or groups, esp. local drama clubs |
| Example: | The resident amateur dramatics group has its own theater. |
| Main Entry: | amateur dramatics2 |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | exaggerated or theatrical behavior; histrionics |
| Example: | We have all seen the amateur dramatics of children when they do not get what they want. |