Poster: meaning, definitions and examples

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poster

[ ˈpəʊstər ]

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advertising

A large printed picture or notice put on a wall, in order to advertise something.

Synonyms

advertisement, billboard, sign

Examples of usage

The movie poster caught my eye and made me want to see the film.
She designed a beautiful poster for the upcoming concert.

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event

A person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.

Synonyms

advocate, promoter, supporter

Examples of usage

She was a strong poster for human rights.
The politician was known as a poster for environmental conservation.

Translations

Translations of the word "poster" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pôster

🇮🇳 पोस्टर

🇩🇪 Poster

🇮🇩 poster

🇺🇦 плакат

🇵🇱 plakat

🇯🇵 ポスター

🇫🇷 affiche

🇪🇸 póster

🇹🇷 poster

🇰🇷 포스터

🇸🇦 ملصق

🇨🇿 plakát

🇸🇰 plagát

🇨🇳 海报

🇸🇮 plakat

🇮🇸 plakat

🇰🇿 плакат

🇬🇪 პოსტერი

🇦🇿 plakat

🇲🇽 póster

Word origin

The word 'poster' originated from the Latin word 'ponere', meaning 'to place'. In the 18th century, 'poster' referred to a person who posted placards or notices in public places. The modern usage of 'poster' to refer to a large printed picture or notice for advertising emerged in the 19th century with the rise of commercial printing and mass media.