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Definition poster child in American English

poster child noun

[countable] noun
1

a child with a particular illness or physical problem who is used in a poster advertising the work of an organization that helps children with that illness or problem

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2

someone or something that represents a particular quality, idea, or activity

Example

William is a poster child for incompetence.

Example

The farm is a poster child for environmental friendliness.

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Definition poster child in American English