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Definition of philately in English: philatelynoun fɪˈlat(ə)lifəˈlædli mass nounThe collection and study of postage stamps. 集邮 Example sentencesExamples - The number of commemorative stamps issued has increased rapidly since World War II, in response to the improvements in printing techniques that have allowed greater variety of design, and to the growth of philately as a hobby.
- A keen coin and stamp collector as well as a dealer in rare stamps and ancient coins, he avers that philately has become a rich-man's hobby.
- In an effort to popularise philately, the bureau has made provisions for a thematic display of stamps of members of the club.
- Though he started philately as a hobby during his school days and collected many stamps, lack of penpals plus adequate finances prevented him from pursuing it vigorously.
- However, he rues that the increased denomination of stamps has now made philately an expensive proposition.
Derivativesadjective ˌfɪləˈtɛlɪkˌfɪləˈtɛlɪk Foreign stamps are readily available in the UK (through philatelic dealers), unlike many other foreign cultural items. Example sentencesExamples - The scope of the philatelic world renders the boast that stamp collecting is ‘probably the most popular indoor hobby that exists’ entirely believable.
- It will feature 40 stamp and postcard dealers whose wares cover all aspects of the hobby, as well as up to 25 philatelic societies holding meetings and offering advice.
- This stamp was not well received by the philatelic community.
- Not just students but any enthusiast would find the web site full of philatelic information provided by the Postal Department.
adverb fɪləˈtɛlɪk(ə)li Recognising that many deserving names and items have yet to be commemorated philatelically, postal authorities are urged to address these deficits. Example sentencesExamples - Philatelically speaking, only the USS BEAR had an official post office and all mail sent from either of the two bases or USS NORTH STAR was canceled aboard the USS BEAR.
noun fɪˈlatəlɪstfəˈlæd(ə)ləst As a tribute to the cinema hall, the first philatelic exhibition is on the ‘World Cinema’ collection of Mohan V. Raman, a film artiste and philatelist. Example sentencesExamples - Philately has undergone a transformation over the years, as young philatelists are more keen on thematic stamps.
- I found the idea that locals use stamps with the pictures of world champions to get their mail from Brazzaville to N'Djamena quite appealing, though the reality is that these stamps are published primarily for philatelists.
- Some philatelists believe that postage stamp issuance is an important medium helping to define a country, and that the commercialization of the process cheapens this noble purpose.
- Many philatelists have recorded history through their exhibits on such topics as ‘national leaders, birds, animals, sports, occupation, currency and important events.’
- We understand that there are only 40 of these signed covers in existence, and most of them have already gone to novelty-hungry philatelists worldwide.
- Selvedge is the extra blank paper that surrounds a pane of stamps and is considered an art form by philatelists.
- Stamp collectors, known as philatelists, often specialize in certain areas one of which is ‘covers’, the actual envelope and stamp.
- I just hope that philatelists can now enjoy the collection, especially the rare stamps.
- For the growing tribe of philatelists in the city, stamp collection provides a window to the world with all the thrills and pleasures of an educative and fascinating hobby.
- It is one of the most commonly collected artefacts, where its market worth is arbitrarily unhinged from its clearly marked original face value, in the philatelist's eye.
OriginMid 19th century: from French philatélie, from philo- 'loving' + Greek ateleia 'exemption from payment' (from a- 'not' + telos 'toll, tax'), used to mean a franking mark or postage stamp exempting the recipient from payment. This is one of the few words whose origin can be pinned down precisely. A Monsieur Herpin, a keen stamp collector, proposed the French word philatélie in the 15 November 1864, issue of Le Collectionneur de Timbres-poste (‘The Stamp Collector’). He formed it from Greek philo- ‘loving’ and ateleia ‘exemption from payment’, as a stamp shows that the price for delivery has already been paid. British stamp collectors quickly anglicized the French word to philately, which is recorded in an enthusiasts' magazine in December 1865. M. Herpin's use of philo- followed a well-established tradition in word formation, found in words such as philanthropy (early 17th century) from philo- and anthropos ‘human being’ (also found in anthropology (late 16th century), the study of mankind); philosopher (Middle English) combined with sophos ‘wisdom’ (see further at sophisticated), and anglophile (mid 19th century).
Definition of philately in US English: philatelynounfəˈladlēfəˈlædli The collection and study of postage stamps. 集邮 Example sentencesExamples - The number of commemorative stamps issued has increased rapidly since World War II, in response to the improvements in printing techniques that have allowed greater variety of design, and to the growth of philately as a hobby.
- However, he rues that the increased denomination of stamps has now made philately an expensive proposition.
- In an effort to popularise philately, the bureau has made provisions for a thematic display of stamps of members of the club.
- A keen coin and stamp collector as well as a dealer in rare stamps and ancient coins, he avers that philately has become a rich-man's hobby.
- Though he started philately as a hobby during his school days and collected many stamps, lack of penpals plus adequate finances prevented him from pursuing it vigorously.
OriginMid 19th century: from French philatélie, from philo- ‘loving’ + Greek ateleia ‘exemption from payment’ (from a- ‘not’ + telos ‘toll, tax’), used to mean a franking mark or postage stamp exempting the recipient from payment. |