Poster child
Poster child
Poster child (/ˈpoʊstər tʃaɪld/) is a term that originated in the United States in the early 20th century. The term is used to refer to a person or thing that epitomizes or represents a specified quality, cause, or issue.
Etymology
The term "poster child" originally referred to a child whose picture is used on posters or other media as part of a campaign to raise money or enlist volunteers for a cause or organization. The child would typically have a disability or illness. The term has since evolved to refer to any person who is a prominent example or representative of something.
Related Terms
- Figurehead: A person who is the nominal leader or head of an organization, but who has no real power or authority.
- Mascot: A person, animal, or object that is used to represent a group or organization, such as a sports team.
- Spokesperson: A person who speaks on behalf of a group or organization.
- Symbol: A thing that represents or stands for something else, especially a material object representing something abstract.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Poster child
- Wikipedia's article - Poster child
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