Incorrect spelling, explanation: amatuer is incorrect spelling because the original word is French and spelled amateur. The core word, amare (to love) is Latin. English spelling remained the same as French when the word was adapted to the language. This is why amateur is the correct spelling.
Correct spelling, explanation: the correct form amateur originates in Latin amare – to love. The Latin suffix -or in amator (lover) was replaced with -teur in French. English amateur derives from French and therefore it is correct to spell the word with -teur, not -tuer (so amatuer is the wrong form).
Definition of amateur:
noun, someone who does something for pleasure; someone who is a beginner or unskilled in what they do (usually for fun)
Jim has played the piano his whole life but next to Amanda he sounds like an amateur.
Oh yes, I do love films! I can say I am an amateur of the cinema.
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WIC looks to me as so good dictionary.
It is hard to come by reliable sources for this language matters, but your English guide looks like a solid place! Thank you.