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wallposter

American

[wawl-poh-ster] / ˈwɔlˌpoʊ stər /

noun

(in China) a usually lengthy notice, complaint, personal opinion, etc., handwritten in large characters and hung on walls in cities, as a means of communication and for criticizing or attacking government policy or politicians.

wallposter British

/ ˈwɔːlˌpəʊstə /

noun

(in China) a bulletin or political message painted in large characters on walls

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Etymology

Origin of wallposter

First recorded in 1965–70; wall + poster ¹

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