philatelic

/,filə'telik/

Thân thiện

A collector examines a philatelic album with a magnifying glass.

Definition

Adjective: Relating to philately, which is the collection and study of postage stamps and related postal materials. It describes anything of interest to stamp collectors (philatelists).

Usage

The word "philatelic" is used to describe objects, activities, literature, or events connected to stamp collecting. * He joined a philatelic society to meet other collectors. * The museum has a significant philatelic collection. * She reads philatelic journals to stay informed about new issues.

Advanced Usage

• Philatelic cover: An envelope or postcard preserved for its stamp and postal markings, often sent on a specific first day of issue.
  • The auction featured a rare philatelic cover from the 19th century.
• Philatelic exhibition: A public display of stamp collections, often competitive.
  • He won a gold medal at the international philatelic exhibition.

Variants and Related Words

• Philately (noun): The hobby or study of stamp collecting.
  • His interest in philately began in childhood.
• Philatelist (noun): A person who collects or studies stamps.
  • The philatelist specialized in stamps from the British Empire.

Synonyms

• Stamp-collecting (attributive use): While "stamp-collecting" is the common name for the hobby, "philatelic" is the formal adjective.
  • A stamp-collecting hobby / A philatelic hobby.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of or relating to philately or of interest to philatelists

Từ đồng nghĩa

• philatelical