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aerophilately

American

[air-oh-fi-lat-l-ee] / ˌɛər oʊ fɪˈlæt l i /

noun

the study or collection of airmail stamps, cancellations, etc.

Other Word Forms

aerophilatelic adjective
aerophilatelist noun

Etymology

Origin of aerophilately

aero- + philately

Example Sentences

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Applicants can submit material in different categories including postal history; aerophilately, the study of airmail, and maximaphily, the study of postcards.

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