/fɪˈlætli/
noun
the collection of postage stamps of various issues.
Gena always felt her husband was more passionate about philately than he was about her. After their marriage fell apart, and the divorce proceedings grew acrimonious, Gena found gratification by torching his collection in the barbecue.
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Modern Language Association (MLA Style)
“Philately.” The Effin’ Word, The Effin’ Word, https://effinwords.com/dictionary/philately. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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The Effin’ Word, s.v. “philately”, accessed October 18, 2025, https://effinwords.com/dictionary/philately.
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The Effin’ Word. (n.d.). Philately. In The Effin’ Word. Retrieved October 18, 2025, from https://effinwords.com/dictionary/philately