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philately

Pronunciation: /fɪˈlat(ə)li/
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Definition of philately

noun

[mass noun]
  • the collection and study of postage stamps.

Derivatives

philatelic

Pronunciation: /ˌfɪləˈtɛlɪk/
adjective

philatelically

adverb

philatelist

noun

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

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