Aerophilatelist

Pronunciation: /ɛrəˈfɪlətəlɪst/

Definitions of aerophilatelist

noun a person who collects airmail stamps or covers

Example Sentences

A1 An aerophilatelist collects stamps specifically related to airmail.

A2 As an aerophilatelist, she enjoys studying the history of airmail postage.

B1 The aerophilatelist attended a stamp exhibition to add to their collection.

B2 Being an aerophilatelist requires knowledge of airmail stamps from various countries.

C1 The aerophilatelist's collection of rare airmail stamps is highly sought after by collectors.

C2 The aerophilatelist's expertise in airmail stamps is unmatched in the philatelic community.

Examples of aerophilatelist in a Sentence

formal The aerophilatelist carefully examined a rare airmail stamp from the early 20th century.

informal My friend is an aerophilatelist and loves collecting stamps that were sent through the mail.

slang I didn't know you were an aerophilatelist, that's pretty cool!

figurative Being an aerophilatelist is like being a detective, searching for hidden treasures in the world of philately.

Grammatical Forms of aerophilatelist

• past tense: aerophilatelists
• plural: aerophilatelists
• comparative: more aerophilatelic
• superlative: most aerophilatelic
• present tense: aerophilatelist
• future tense: will aerophilatelist
• perfect tense: have aerophilatelisted
• continuous tense: am aerophilatelisting
• singular: aerophilatelist
• positive degree: aerophilatelist
• infinitive: to aerophilateliste
• gerund: aerophilatelisting
• participle: aerophilatelisted

Origin and Evolution of aerophilatelist

First Known Use: 1930 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'aerophilatelist' is a combination of the words 'aero' meaning air or aviation, and 'philatelist' meaning stamp collector. It refers to a person who collects stamps specifically related to airmail or aviation.

Evolution of the word: The term 'aerophilatelist' was first coined in the early 20th century as interest in aviation and airmail grew. It has since become a recognized term within the stamp collecting community to differentiate collectors who focus on airmail stamps from general philatelists.