proam

pro-am

[proh-am]
adjective
1.
including both professionals and amateurs.
noun
2.
any sporting event in which professionals play with amateurs.

Origin:
1945–50; pro(fessional)-am(ateur)

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pro-am (ˈprəʊˈæm) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  (of a golf tournament, snooker tournament, etc) involving both professional and amateur players
 
n
2.  a sporting tournament involving both professional and amateur players

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