/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 26 Nov. 2025.
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The Effin’ Word, s.v. “philately”, accessed November 26, 2025, https://effinwords.com/dictionary/philately.
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The Effin’ Word. (n.d.). Philately. In The Effin’ Word. Retrieved November 26, 2025, from https://effinwords.com/dictionary/philately