philatelist

Definitions

phil (love) + atel (tax-free, from atelēs) + -ist (one who) = 'one who loves stamps,' the agent noun of philately. See philately for why 'tax-free' means 'stamp.'

Common Collocations

• 1.avid philatelist狂热的集邮家
• 2.philatelist society集邮协会

Example Sentences

• 1.

  As an avid philatelist, she owns stamps from over a hundred countries.

• 2.

  The philatelist examined the rare stamp under a magnifying glass.