"graffiti art" meaning in All languages combined

See graffiti art on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: Originated as a concept in the 1970s in New York. Compound of graffiti + art. Etymology templates: {{glossary|Compound}} Compound, {{com+|en|graffiti|art|pos=noun}} Compound of graffiti + art Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} graffiti art (uncountable)
  1. Graffiti that is intended to be, or is seen as, artistic rather than a work of vandalism. Wikipedia link: New York Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Art Related terms: graffiti artist, street art
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