philatelist
/fi'lætəlist/
Definition
- 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.
Noun
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a collector and student of postage stamps
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