Multiple choice general knowledge

Person who collects Matchboxes is known as?

  1. Cumyxaphilist

  2. Pocilliovist

  3. Iconophilist

  4. Fusilatelist
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Explanation

To solve this question, the user needs to be familiar with the definitions of the given options and their relevance to matchboxes.

The correct answer is:

A. Cumyxaphilist

Option A is correct. A person who collects matchboxes is known as a cumyxaphilist. This term is derived from the Greek words "cumyxa," meaning a small box or case, and "philos," meaning love or affection. Hence, a cumyxaphilist is someone who loves to collect small boxes, such as matchboxes.

Option B is incorrect. Pocilliovist refers to a collector of beer mats or coasters.

Option C is incorrect. Iconophilist is someone who collects religious images or icons.

Option D is incorrect. Fusilatelist is someone who collects ammunition or firearms cartridges.

Therefore, the answer is A. Cumyxaphilist.

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