Multiple choice

Directions: Select the word that replaces the given expression

His brother John had a hobby of collecting postage stamps.

  1. stamp collector

  2. philatelist

  3. stumper

  4. none of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

A philatelist is a person who collects or studies postage stamps as a hobby. The term comes from the Greek words 'philos' (loving) and 'ateleia' (tax-free). 'Stamp collector' is a literal description but not the formal term. 'Stumper' is unrelated to stamp collection, and 'none of these' is incorrect since a formal term exists.

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