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Wordnet 3.0

NOUN (1)

1. the collection and study of postage stamps;
[syn: philately, stamp collecting, stamp collection]



The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Philately \Phi*lat"e*ly\, n. [Philo- + Gr. 'ate`leia exemption
   from tax; cf. frank to send free.]
   The collection of postage stamps of various issues.
   [1913 Webster]