aerophilately
|aero-phil-a-te-ly|
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/ˌɛəroʊfɪˈlætəli/
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/ˌeərəʊfɪˈlætəli/
airmail stamp collecting
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aerophilately' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aero' meaning 'air' and 'philately' from 'philos' meaning 'loving' and 'ateleia' meaning 'exemption from tax or charge'.
Historical Evolution
'aerophilately' was coined in the 20th century as a specialized branch of philately focusing on airmail stamps.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the love of airmail stamps', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the collection and study of airmail stamps and related postal history.
He has a vast collection dedicated to aerophilately.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/20 07:06