philatelist

/fi'lætəlist/

Thân thiện

A philatelist carefully examines a rare stamp with a magnifying glass.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A collector and student of postage stamps: A person who systematically collects, studies, and often specializes in postage stamps and related postal materials.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The auction was attended by many serious philatelists looking for rare stamps.
  • As a dedicated philatelist, she spent hours organizing her collection by country and era.

Advanced Usage

• "An expert philatelist": A person with deep, specialized knowledge in stamp collecting.
  • The museum consulted an expert philatelist to authenticate the rare stamp.
• "Avid philatelist": A very enthusiastic and dedicated stamp collector.
  • He was an avid philatelist, traveling the world to add to his collection.

Variants and Related Words

• Philately (n): The collection and study of postage stamps and postal history.
  • His interest in philately began when he was a child.
• Philatelic (adj): Relating to philately or stamp collecting.
  • The philatelic exhibition displayed stamps from the 19th century.

Synonyms

• Stamp collector: A person who gathers postage stamps.
• Stamp enthusiast: A person with a strong interest in stamps.

Related Phrases

• "To pursue philately": To engage in the hobby of stamp collecting and study.
  • He decided to pursue philately after inheriting his grandfather's album.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a collector and student of postage stamps

Từ đồng nghĩa

• stamp collector