Philatelic
(adjective)
- Relating to or dealing with stamps or stamp collecting.
- Of or pertaining to the study or collection of postage stamps.
Origin:
The word "philatelic" comes from the greek word "philatelia" meaning "love of stamps" and was first used in english in the 19th century.
Examples:
- The philatelic exhibition showcased rare stamps from around the world.
- He had a large philatelic collection of stamps from different countries.
- The philatelic society met once a month to discuss and trade stamps.
- The philatelic market is a niche market for stamp collectors and enthusiasts.
- He was a passionate philatelic and spent most of his free time collecting stamps.