philately
the collecting of stamps and other postal matter as a hobby or an investment.
the study of postage stamps, revenue stamps, stamped envelopes, postmarks, postal cards, covers, and similar material relating to postal or fiscal history.
Origin of philately
1Other words from philately
- phil·a·tel·ic [fil-uh-tel-ik], /ˌfɪl əˈtɛl ɪk/, phil·a·tel·i·cal, adjective
- phil·a·tel·i·cal·ly, adverb
- phi·lat·e·list [fi-lat-l-ist], /fɪˈlæt l ɪst/, noun
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How to use philately in a sentence
This unfortunate issue was generally received with approval by the Philatelic press.
History of the Postage Stamps of the United States of America | John Kerr TiffanyReports of the proceedings of the leading American philatelic societies.
History of the Postage Stamps of the United States of America | John Kerr TiffanyThe work is limited to 500 copies and when completed will be the greatest philatelic work ever published.
History of the Postage Stamps of the United States of America | John Kerr TiffanyContributed to, by the leading philatelic writers of the day, including, Major Edw.
History of the Postage Stamps of the United States of America | John Kerr TiffanyI do not think Portugal will find it very profitable, as collectors are growing shy of philatelic trash.
Harper's Round Table, August 20, 1895 | Various
British Dictionary definitions for philately
/ (fɪˈlætəlɪ) /
the collection and study of postage stamps and all related material concerned with postal history
Origin of philately
1Derived forms of philately
- philatelic (ˌfɪləˈtɛlɪk), adjective
- philatelically, adverb
- philatelist, noun
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