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Definition of muralist

muralist

/ˈmjʊr.ə.lɪst/
mu · ral · ist
Plural:muralists
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Adjective:muralistic
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• noun

1

An artist who creates large paintings or artworks directly on walls, ceilings, or other permanent architectural surfaces.

Example

"The city council commissioned a local muralist to paint a vibrant historical scene on the side of the community library."

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mura
mura river
mural
muralist
murchison
murchison falls
murchison river

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century from 'mural' (derived from the Latin 'murus', meaning 'wall') plus the agent suffix '-ist', popularized during the Mexican muralism movement of the 1920s.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Muralist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/muralist
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