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¹pro–am

adjective \ˈprō-ˈam\

Definition of PRO-AM

: of, relating to, or involving professionals teaming with or competing against amateurs

1949

noun

: an event or tournament in which both professionals and amateurs compete

: a pro-am event or tournament

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1963

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