deltiology

[ del-tee-ol-uh-jee ]

noun

1. the hobby of collecting post cards.

deltiology

/ ˌdɛltɪˈɒlədʒɪ /

noun

1. the collection and study of picture postcards

Derived Forms

• ˌdeltiˈologist, noun

Other Words From

• del·ti·o·log·i·cal [del-tee-, uh, -, loj, -i-k, uh, l], adjective
• delti·olo·gist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of deltiology¹

1945–50; < Greek deltí ( on ), diminutive of déltos writing tablet + -o- + -logy

Word History and Origins

Origin of deltiology¹

C20: from Greek deltion, diminutive of deltos a writing tablet + -logy

Example Sentences

But Brown has taken his interest to the next level: In 1993 he started the Institute of American Deltiology, which sits in a historic building on Main Avenue in Myerstown, his hometown.

From Washington Times