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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

philately

IPA: /fɪˈlætəli/

KK: /fɪˈlætəli/

noun

Definition: The hobby of collecting and studying postage stamps and related items.

Example: He has been interested in philately since he was a child, amassing a large collection of rare stamps.

philharmonic

IPA: /ˌfɪl.əˈmɔː.nɪk/

KK: /ˌfɪl.əˈmɔː.nɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of orchestra that plays classical music, often associated with large musical performances.

Example: The philharmonic orchestra performed a beautiful symphony last night.

noun

Definition: A large orchestra that plays classical music, often associated with a concert hall or a musical organization.

Example: The philharmonic orchestra performed a beautiful symphony last night.

philhellenism

IPA: /ˌfɪlˈhɛlənɪzəm/

KK: /fɪlˈhɛlənɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A strong admiration or love for Greek culture, history, or people.

Example: His philhellenism was evident in his extensive collection of ancient Greek artifacts.

philological

IPA: /ˌfɪləˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

KK: /fɪləˈlɑgɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the study of language, literature, and their historical development.

Example: The professor's research focused on philological studies of ancient texts.

philologically

IPA: /ˌfɪləˈlɒdʒɪkli/

KK: /fɪləˈlɑɡɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the study of language and its historical development.

Example: The researcher analyzed the text philologically to understand its origins and evolution.

philologist

IPA: /fɪˈlɒlədʒɪst/

KK: /fɪˈlɑlədʒɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who studies the history and development of languages, especially focusing on words and their meanings.

Example: The philologist spent years researching the origins of ancient texts.

philology

IPA: /fɪˈlɒlədʒi/

KK: /fɪˈlɑlədʒi/

noun

Definition: The study of language, literature, and their historical development, often focusing on how they relate to culture and history.

Example: She decided to pursue a degree in philology to better understand the evolution of languages.

philosophe

IPA: /fɪˈlɒsəf/

KK: /fɪˈlɑːsəf/

noun

Definition: A thinker or writer who is part of the philosophical movement during the 18th century in France, known for their ideas about politics, society, and reason.

Example: Voltaire and Rousseau were famous philosophes who influenced modern thought.

philosopher

IPA: /fɪˈlɒsəfə/

KK: /fɪˈlɑsəfər/

noun

Definition: A person who studies or thinks deeply about fundamental questions regarding existence, knowledge, values, and reason.

Example: Socrates is often considered one of the greatest philosophers in history.

philosophic

IPA: /fɪˈlɒsəfɪk/

KK: /fɪˈlɑsəfɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values, reason, and the nature of reality.

Example: Her philosophic views often led to deep discussions about life and morality.

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