Philatelist (Noun)
Meaning
A collector and student of postage stamps.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- As a seasoned philatelist, she spent hours examining the rare stamps in her collection, searching for valuable additions.
- The local stamp club welcomed its newest member, a young philatelist who had inherited her grandfather's vast collection.
- After years of searching, the philatelist finally found the last stamp needed to complete his set of British Commonwealth issues.
- The philatelist's eyes widened as he opened the package containing the rare Inverted Jenny, a holy grail for many collectors.
- The exhibition showcased the philatelist's impressive collection of stamps from around the world, featuring unique specimens and interesting anecdotes.