Definition
graffitist
noun
- a person who creates graffiti, especially as an artistic practice or form of expression
Usage: informal; often used neutrally in art and cultural contexts, though graffiti itself may be illegal in some contexts
Examples
- The graffitist spent hours perfecting the mural on the warehouse wall.
- Local graffitists have transformed the neighborhood with colorful street art.
- She considers herself a graffitist rather than a vandal, as her work is commissioned.
- The city invited several graffitists to participate in the public art festival.
- Many graffitists use pseudonyms to protect their identity while creating unauthorized work.