philately
Syllabification: (phi·lat·e·ly)
Pronunciation: /fəˈlatl-ē/
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Definition of philately
noun
Derivatives
Origin:
mid 19th century: from French philatélie, from philo- 'loving' + Greek ateleia 'exemption from payment' (from a- 'not' + telos 'toll, tax'), used to mean a franking mark or postage stamp exempting the recipient from payment