philately

/fɪˈlætəli/
noun
  1. The hobby or activity of collecting and studying postage stamps.
    • My grandfather has been interested in philately since he was a boy.
    • She joined a local club to learn more about philately and meet other collectors.
    • Philately can teach you a lot about history and geography through stamps.
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