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philatelist

 

[ fɪˈlæt̬.əl.ɪst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

stamp collection

A philatelist is a person who collects and studies postage stamps. Philatelists often have a passion for history, culture, and art, as stamps can provide insights into these areas. They may focus on specific themes, time periods, or countries when building their collections.

Synonyms

stamp collector.

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Word Description / Examples
philatelist

Best used in formal or academic contexts when referring to someone who studies or collects stamps. This word is often used to emphasize the hobby's seriousness or scholarly aspect.

  • The philatelist spent years studying the rare stamps from the 19th century.
  • During the conference, several prominent philatelists presented their latest research.
stamp collector

More suitable for casual or everyday conversation. It is a straightforward term that describes someone who collects stamps as a hobby.

  • My uncle is a stamp collector and has a huge collection at home.
  • Being a stamp collector, she loves finding new stamps to add to her album.

Examples of usage

  • Many philatelists attend stamp shows to buy, sell, and trade stamps with fellow collectors.
  • A true philatelist takes great care in preserving and organizing their stamp collection.

Translations

Translations of the word "philatelist" in other languages:

🇵🇹 filatelista

🇮🇳 टिकट संग्रहकर्ता

🇩🇪 Philatelist

🇮🇩 filatelis

🇺🇦 філателіст

🇵🇱 filatelista

🇯🇵 切手収集家

🇫🇷 philatéliste

🇪🇸 filatelista

🇹🇷 filatelist

🇰🇷 우표 수집가

🇸🇦 جامع الطوابع

🇨🇿 filatelista

🇸🇰 filatelista

🇨🇳 集邮家

🇸🇮 filatelist

🇮🇸 frímerkjafræðingur

🇰🇿 филателист

🇬🇪 ფილატელისტი

🇦🇿 filatelist

🇲🇽 filatelista

Etymology

The term 'philatelist' was coined in the 1860s from the French word 'philatélie,' which combines 'philo-' (loving) and 'atelie' (postage). The hobby of stamp collecting became popular in the mid-19th century, coinciding with the introduction of adhesive postage stamps. Today, philatelists continue to enjoy the rich history and cultural significance of stamps.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,085, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.