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Meaning of "semipostal" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SEMIPOSTAL

semipostal  [ˌsɛmɪˈpəʊstəl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SEMIPOSTAL

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Semipostal is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES SEMIPOSTAL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

semipostal

Semi-postal

A semi-postal stamp or semipostal stamp, also known as a charity stamp, is a postage stamp issued to raise money for a particular purpose and sold at a premium over the postal value. Typically the stamp shows two denominations separated by a plus sign, but in many cases the only denomination shown is for the postage rate, and the postal customer simply pays the higher price when purchasing the stamps.

Definition of semipostal in the English dictionary

The definition of semipostal in the dictionary is denoting stamps where all or part of the receipts from sale are given to some charitable cause.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SEMIPOSTAL


bicoastal
baɪˈkəʊstəl
borstal
ˈbɔːstəl
Bristol
ˈbrɪstəl
costal
ˈkɒstəl
crustal
ˈkrʌstəl
crystal
ˈkrɪstəl
distal
ˈdɪstəl
hostel
ˈhɒstəl
intercoastal
ˌɪntəˈkəʊstəl
intercostal
ˌɪntəˈkɒstəl
listel
ˈlɪstəl
nonpostal
ˌnɒnˈpəʊstəl
pastel
ˈpæstəl
pastel-coloured
ˈpæstəl
pedestal
ˈpɛdɪstəl
Pentecostal
ˌpɛntɪˈkɒstəl
pistol
ˈpɪstəl
postal
ˈpəʊstəl
vestal
ˈvɛstəl
vistal
ˈvɪstəl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SEMIPOSTAL

semiped
semipellucid
semiperimeter
semipermanent
semipermeability
semipermeable
semipious
semiplume
semipolar bond
semipolitical
semipopular
semiporcelain
semipornography
semiprecious
semiprivate
semiprivate room
semipro
semiprofessional
semiprofessionally
semipublic

WORDS THAT END LIKE SEMIPOSTAL

coastal
crestal
forestal
infracostal
instal
lead crystal
lead-crystal
Liestal
liquid crystal
microcrystal
mixed crystal
monocrystal
polycrystal
quartz crystal
reinstal
rock crystal
sacrocostal
sternocostal
subcostal
supracostal

Synonyms and antonyms of semipostal in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «semipostal» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SEMIPOSTAL

Find out the translation of semipostal to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of semipostal from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «semipostal» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

semipostal
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

semipostal
570 millions of speakers

English

semipostal
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

semipostal
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

semipostal
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

semipostal
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

semipostal
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

semipostal
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

semipostal
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Semipostal
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

semipostal
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

semipostal
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

semipostal
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Semipostal
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

semipostal
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

semipostal
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अर्धपोषक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

semipostal
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

semipostal
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

semipostal
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

semipostal
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

semipostal
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

semipostal
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

semipostal
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

semipostal
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

semipostal
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of semipostal

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SEMIPOSTAL»

The term «semipostal» is used very little and occupies the 182.166 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SEMIPOSTAL» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «semipostal» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «semipostal» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about semipostal

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SEMIPOSTAL»

Discover the use of semipostal in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to semipostal and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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L.S.A., List of C.F.R. Sections Affected
Stamp Advisory Committee to be inconsistent with the spirit, intent, or history of the Semipostal Authorization Act. (e) Artwork and stamp designs should not be submitted with proposals. §551.5 Frequency and other limitations. (a) The Postal  ...
‎2003
2
The Code of Federal Regulations of the United States of America
sales period of the Breast Cancer Research Stamp is concluded in accordance with the Stamp Out Breast Cancer Act, as amended by the Semipostal Authorization Act. The office of Stamp Services will determine the date of commencement of ...
‎2004
3
Code of Federal Regulations, Title 39, Postal Service, ...
Stamp Advisory Committee to be inconsistent with the spirit, intent, or history of the Semipostal Authorization Act. (e) Artwork and stamp designs should not be submitted with proposals. §551.5 Frequency and other limitations. (a) The Postal  ...
Office of the Federal Register, 2010
4
Code of Federal Regulations
Stamp Advisory Committee to be inconsistent with the spirit. intent, or history of the Semipostal Authorization Act. (e) Artwork and stamp designs should not be submitted with proposals. §551.5 Frequency and other limitations. (a) The Postal  ...
‎2009
5
Code of Federal Regulations, Title 39, Postal Service, ...
551.1 Semipostal Stamp Program. 551.2 Semipostal stamps. 551.3 Procedure for selection of causes and recipient executive agencies. 551.4 Submission requirements and selection criteria. 551.5 Frequency and other limitations.
Office of the Federal Register (U S ), 2012
6
39 CFR Postal Service: CFR Parts 1-3060
(a) The Postal Service is authorized to issue semipostal stamps for a 10year period beginning on the date on which semipostal stamps are first sold to the public under 39 U.S.C. 416. The 10-year period will commence after the sales period of ...
Office of The Federal Register, 2014
7
Title 39 Postal Service (Revised as of July 1, 2013): ...
(a) The Postal Service is authorized to issue semipostal stamps for a 10year period beginning on the date on which semipostal stamps are first sold to the public under 39 U.S.C. 416. The 10-year period will commence after the sales period of ...
Office of The Federal Register, Enhanced by IntraWEB, LLC, 2014
8
United States Code 2012 Edition
The amounts becoming available from the sale of a semipostal under this section shall be determined in a manner similar to that provided for under section 414(c)( 2) (as in effect on July 1, 2000). (B) ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS—Regulations ...
United States Government Printing Office
9
U.S. Postal Service factors affecting fundraising stamp ...
of 2001 stamps, the Service experienced budget reductions and consequently implemented a new policy to no longer advertise individual stamps, including semipostals. Additionally, none of the agencies receiving semipostal proceeds has ...
10
United States Code, 2000 Edition, V. 19, Title 38, Veterans' ...
The use of any semipostal issued under this section shall be voluntary on the part of postal patrons. (d) Amounts Becoming Available. — (1) In general. — The amounts becoming available from the sale of a semipostal under this section shall ...
House, Office of the Law Revision Counsel

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SEMIPOSTAL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term semipostal is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Rep. Waters Introduces Bill on Alzheimer's Disease Research …
Maxine Waters, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3092) to "provide for the issuance of an Alzheimer's Disease Research Semipostal Stamp." The bill was ... «Targeted News Service, Jul 15»
2
Sumatran Tigers at San Diego Zoo Safari Park Lick Stamps to Help …
20 and 21, promoting the sale of the USPS Save Vanishing Species semipostal stamp. The cancellation opportunity offers collectors and wildlife enthusiasts the ... «Imperial Valley News, Dec 14»
3
Rubin: Tigers win! (The real ones, that is)
President Barack Obama quickly signed the Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization Act, and the stamp reappeared in ... «The Detroit News, Oct 14»
4
Bonne Terre Post Office has gone pink
Bonne Terre Postmaster Sherry Wilson said “Pink Out The Post Office” is an event to promote the sale of the Breast Cancer semipostal stamp. “We are ... «Daily Journal Online, Oct 14»
5
President Obama Signs Bill Requiring the US Postal Service to …
September 2014 - President Obama has signed the Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization Act into law, meaning once ... «Sierra Sun Times, Sep 14»
6
President Signs Bill Requiring the U.S. Postal Service to Resume …
Washington, DC -(Ammoland.com)- On Friday, President Obama signed the Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization Act ... «AmmoLand.com, Sep 14»
7
Congress needs to take a stand on ISIS: Michael Smerconish
And they approved the Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization Act of 2013. And authorized the Administrator of General ... «The Patriot-News, Sep 14»
8
Red Bluff post office helps stamp out breast cancer
The Sacramento postal district on Monday kicked off its campaign to reach one billion sales of the USPS breast cancer research semipostal stamp, which since ... «Red Bluff Daily News, Sep 14»
9
Save Vanishing Species Stamp Sales Reauthorized by Congress
Washington, DC -(Ammoland.com)- Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp ... «AmmoLand.com, Sep 14»
10
Ain't no party like a White House stamp club party
The Breast Cancer Research stamp was the first semipostal in American history when it was released in 1998 at a White House ceremony. Semipostals, or ... «Washington Post, May 14»

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« EDUCALINGO. Semipostal [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/semipostal>. Apr 2024 ».
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