philatelic

phi·lat·e·ly

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [fi-lat-l-ee]
- /fɪˈlæt l i/
- /fɪləˈtelɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fi-lat-l-ee]
- /fɪˈlæt l i/

Definitions of philatelic word

noun philatelic the collecting of stamps and other postal matter as a hobby or an investment. 1
noun philatelic the study of postage stamps, revenue stamps, stamped envelopes, postmarks, postal cards, covers, and similar material relating to postal or fiscal history. 1
adjective philatelic relating to stamp collecting 1

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Origin of philatelic

First appearance:

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

1860-65; < French philatélie < Greek phil- phil- + atéleia freedom from charges (taken to mean recipient's freedom from delivery charges by virtue of the stamp which sender affixed to the letter), literally, want of taxation, equivalent to a- a-6 + tél(os) tax + -eia -y3

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Parts of speech for Philatelic

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philatelic popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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