stamp collector
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Definition
- Noun:
- A person who collects and studies postage stamps: A stamp collector is someone who systematically gathers, organizes, and often researches postage stamps as a hobby or area of interest.
Usage
- The term "stamp collector" specifically refers to a person engaged in the hobby of philately. It describes the individual, not the activity itself.
- It is a compound noun formed from "stamp" (postage stamp) and "collector" (one who collects).
Examples
- Noun:
- My grandfather is an avid stamp collector with albums from over fifty countries.
- The stamp collector carefully examined the rare issue with a magnifying glass.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used in formal and informal contexts to describe hobbyists of all levels, from casual to expert.
- In a professional or academic context, a dedicated stamp collector might also be called a philatelist, which emphasizes the study and research aspect.
Variants and Related Words
- Philatelist (noun): A person who studies or collects postage stamps. This is a more formal synonym, often used for serious collectors.
- The convention was attended by philatelists from around the world.
- Stamp collecting (noun): The activity or hobby of collecting stamps.
- His main hobby is stamp collecting.
Synonyms
- Philatelist: A student or collector of stamps.
Related Phrases
- Stamp collection (noun): The assembled group of stamps owned by a collector.
- He showed me his valuable stamp collection.
Noun
- a collector and student of postage stamps