uni-pole
n.— «These so-called “uni-poles”—defined as unlicensed advertisements which have no function other than for advertising—exploded on the scene in mainland cities and have only recently been clamped down on.» —“Ad campaigns roll along on buses” China Daily (Hong Kong) Aug. 30, 2004. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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