semipostal

/ˌsɛmiˈpoʊstəl/
adjective
  1. Relating to a postage stamp that is sold at a price above its postal value, with the extra money going to a charitable cause.
    • Many countries issue semipostal stamps to raise funds for health research.
    • The semipostal stamp cost 75 cents, but only 55 cents was for postage.
    • She bought a semipostal stamp to support wildlife conservation.
noun
  1. A semipostal stamp.
    • The charity sold semipostals at the post office counter.
    • Collectors often seek out rare semipostals from the early 20th century.
    • He added a semipostal from Switzerland to his stamp album.
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