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canvasser

can·vas·ser

UK/ˈkæn.vəs.ə(ɹ)/ uncommon

noun

1.

a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes

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2.

someone who examines votes at an election

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3.

someone who conducts surveys of public opinion

  • “a pollster conducts public opinion polls”
  • “a headcounter counts heads”
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4.

a person who takes or counts votes

Origin

From canvass + -er.

Phrases

  • book canvasser

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