aerophilatelic
|aero-phi-la-tel-ic|
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/ˌɛəroʊˌfɪləˈtɛlɪk/
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/ˌeərəʊˌfɪləˈtɛlɪk/
airmail stamp collecting
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aerophilatelic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aero' meaning 'air' and 'philatelic' from 'philatelia' meaning 'stamp collecting'.
Historical Evolution
'aerophilatelic' evolved from the combination of 'aero' and 'philatelic', reflecting the specialized field of airmail stamp collecting.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related to air and stamp collecting', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the collection and study of airmail stamps and related postal history.
The aerophilatelic exhibition showcased rare airmail stamps from around the world.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/20 07:21