wallposter

[wawl-poh-ster]

wall·post·er

[wawl-poh-ster]
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.

Origin:
1965–70; wall + poster1
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Wallposter is always a great word to know.
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wallposter (ˈwɔːlˌpəʊstə)
 
n
(in China) a bulletin or political message painted in large characters on walls

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