philatelist
What is another word for philatelist? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A person who collects and studies postage stamps.
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How to use philatelist
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
keen philatelist
amateur philatelist
a philatelist's collection
serious philatelist
Philatelist is a formal word; stamp collector is the everyday equivalent.
Etymology
Philatelist is built from philately, the study and collecting of postage stamps, with the agent-noun suffix -ist added to name a person who practises it.
Full origin of philatelist →Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a philatelist and a stamp collector?
They mean the same thing, a philatelist is simply the more formal term for a stamp collector.
What do philatelists actually collect?
Philatelists collect and study postage stamps, often looking closely at their history, printing and rarity.
Is philately just collecting stamps?
Philately covers both collecting and the wider study of stamps, so a philatelist studies them as well as collects them.
