[ fɪ'lat(ə)li ]
■ noun the collection and study of postage stamps.
Derivatives
philatelic adjective
philatelically adverb
philatelist noun
Origin
C19: from Fr. philatélie , from philo- 'loving' + Gk ateleia 'exemption from payment', used to mean a franking mark or postage stamp exempting the recipient from payment.