English Explanatory Dictionary

deltiology

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The study and collection of postcards.

Pronunciation

dĕltĭŏʹləjĭ /ˌdɛltɪˈɒlədʒɪ/ en-us-deltiology.ogg

Word forms

deltiology

Etymology

Formed by suffixing the Ancient Greek δελτίον (deltíon) (deltion; the diminutive form of δέλτος (déltos), deltos, “writing tablet”) with the English -logy.

Derived words

deltiological deltiologist
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