phillumenist


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phil·lu·men·ist

 (fə-lo͞o′mə-nĭst)
n.
One who collects matchbooks or matchboxes.
[phil(o)- + Latin lūmen, light; see leuk- in Indo-European roots + -ist.]
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phillumenist

(fɪˈljuːmənɪst; -ˈluː-)
n
(Other Non-sporting Hobbies) a person who collects matchbox labels
[C20: from philo- + Latin lumen light + -ist]
philˈlumeny n
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phillumenist

Someone who collects matchbooks, matchboxes, or matchbox labels.
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philuméniste
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ON the contrary, there are hundreds of phillumenists. The British Matchbox Label and Booklet Society have about 500 members and about 100 more in 30 countries around the world.
PROBLEM POST: Many share your friend's interest
The British Matchbox Label and Booklet Society at www.studenter.hb.se/match/bml&bs/new/ is a great springboard for all budding Phillumenists.
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