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
philately, fi-lat′e-li, n. the study and collection of postage and revenue stamps and labels (also Timbrophily, Timbrology).
Strictly speaking, the so-called "officially sealed stamps" are not stamps, as that term is technically employed in philately.
Canada: Its Postage Stamps and Postal Stationery | Clifton Armstrong HowesEvery new phase of recreation from playgrounds to philately presently has its countrywide association.
Society | Henry Kalloch RoweIt is impossible to estimate the injury resulting to philately.
Harper's Young People, June 14, 1881 | VariousLike the lady said to the stamp collector, philately will get you everywhere.
Makers | Cory Doctorow
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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