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philately Definition

phi·lat·ely (fə lat′'l ē)

noun

the collection and study of postage stamps, postmarks, stamped envelopes, etc.

Etymology: Fr philatélie, coined (1864) < Gr philos, loving + ateleia, exemption from (further) tax, taken as equivalent of “postage prepaid”

philately Related Forms
phil′a·tel′ic (fil′ə tel′ik) adjective phil′a·tel′i·cally adverb phi·lat′·elist noun
philately Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • history: Masonic halls were venues for social events, and even helped Mauritius indirectly to gain a place in philately history.