Philatelic (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to philately or of interest to philatelists.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The philatelic society met monthly to discuss new stamp releases and share member collections.
- Specialists in philatelic history have thoroughly studied the rate of inflation on postage throughout the years.
- Canada released a set of philatelic goodies including stamps, coins, and postcards for the Vancouver Olympics.
- A major philatelic exhibition opened last week showcasing rare stamps from all over the world.
- With over 100 years of experience, the company continued to thrive in the philatelic supply industry.