What's the difference between philatelist and philately?

Philatelist


Definition:

  • (n.) One versed in philately; one who collects postage stamps.

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Philately


Definition:

  • (n.) The collection of postage stamps of various issues.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) A brief orientation to postage stamps and philately is given, and a small collection of rheumatologically related stamps is illustrated.
  • (2) Can it be said that history's most outstanding psychiatrists and the various interrelated fields of mental health are to any extent realistically represented within the framework of thematic philately?
  • (3) Then, a few years ago, I was asked by the Observer to write about a series of new British stamps which featured movie stars… I began the piece by saying: "I don't know much about philately but I know what I lick."

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