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philately

 

[ fษชหˆlรฆt.ษ™l.i ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

hobby, collecting

Philately is the collection and study of postage stamps, postal history, and related items. It is not just about the gathering of stamps but also involves the understanding of their historical significance and the intricate details associated with them. Enthusiasts often engage in this hobby to appreciate the art, culture, and history reflected in the stamps. Philatelists regularly attend exhibitions and swap meets to trade and showcase their collections.

Synonyms

postal history collection, stamp collecting

Examples of usage

  • She developed a passion for philately after inheriting her grandfather's stamp collection.
  • The philately club organized a meeting to discuss rare stamps.
  • Philately not only involves collecting but also researching the stories behind the stamps.

Translations

Translations of the word "philately" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น filatelia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเคฟเค•เคŸ เคธเค‚เค—เฅเคฐเคน

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Philatelie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ filateli

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ั–ะปะฐั‚ะตะปั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ filatelistyka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅˆ‡ๆ‰‹ๅŽ้›†

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท philatรฉlie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ filatelia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท filateli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šฐํ‘œ ์ˆ˜์ง‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌู…ุน ุงู„ุทูˆุงุจุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ filatelie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ filatelia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้›†้‚ฎ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ filatelija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรญlatelรญa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ะธะปะฐั‚ะตะปะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ˜แƒšแƒแƒขแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ filateliyaya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ filatelia

Etymology

The term 'philately' derives from the French word 'philatรฉlie,' which was coined in the 19th century. The root 'philo-' comes from the Greek word 'philos,' meaning 'loving,' and 'ateleia,' which means 'exemption from tax.' This reflects the initial essence of stamp collecting as a hobby that was a tax-exempt activity. The emergence of philately began shortly after the issuance of the first postage stamp, the Penny Black, in 1840. As people began to recognize the artistic and historical value of stamps, the hobby gained popularity across Europe and then the world. Over the years, philately has evolved into a respected field of study, with specialists examining stamps not just as collectibles but as artifacts that provide insight into various eras and cultures.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,488, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.