Philatelist
noun
A person who collects or studies stamps.
My uncle is a philatelist, he has an extensive stamp collection from all over the world.
Often appears as...
- professional philatelist
- amateur philatelist
noun
A person who collects or studies stamps.
My uncle is a philatelist, he has an extensive stamp collection from all over the world.
Often appears as...
- professional philatelist
- amateur philatelist
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Hobbyist Nuance
Used to indicate someone has an in-depth hobby, not casual interest.
He turned into a philatelist during retirement.
Pro Tip 2/3Academic Study
Can imply academic or historical interest in stamps, not just collecting.
She's a philatelist who's researching the history of postal stamps.
Pro Tip 3/3Specialized Vocabulary
It's a specialized term; everyday conversations use 'stamp collector'.
I met a philatelist at the exhibition, not just any stamp collector.
Pro Tip 1/3Hobbyist Nuance
Used to indicate someone has an in-depth hobby, not casual interest.
He turned into a philatelist during retirement.
Pro Tip 2/3Academic Study
Can imply academic or historical interest in stamps, not just collecting.
She's a philatelist who's researching the history of postal stamps.
Pro Tip 3/3Specialized Vocabulary
It's a specialized term; everyday conversations use 'stamp collector'.
I met a philatelist at the exhibition, not just any stamp collector.
Pro Tip 1/3Hobbyist Nuance
Used to indicate someone has an in-depth hobby, not casual interest.
He turned into a philatelist during retirement.
Pro Tip 2/3Academic Study
Can imply academic or historical interest in stamps, not just collecting.
She's a philatelist who's researching the history of postal stamps.
Pro Tip 3/3Specialized Vocabulary
It's a specialized term; everyday conversations use 'stamp collector'.
I met a philatelist at the exhibition, not just any stamp collector.
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Quote examples
Sue Perkins
English Comedian
My dad was a keen philatelist and, when he died, he left me an album he'd curated over some 40 years. He'd handpicked every item, saying each one reminded him of me. I opened it to discover the pages were full of beige stamps bearing the image of George V. Take from that what you will.
Quote examples
Sue Perkins
English Comedian
My dad was a keen philatelist and, when he died, he left me an album he'd curated over some 40 years. He'd handpicked every item, saying each one reminded him of me. I opened it to discover the pages were full of beige stamps bearing the image of George V. Take from that what you will.
Example 1 of 1
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