Definition

A person who conducts surveys or collects opinions from people, often to gather information about preferences or trends.

Example

The poller asked residents about their views on the new park.

Conversation

Did you see that poller on the news last night?

Yeah, they were talking about the upcoming elections, right?

Exactly! It's interesting to see how a poller can influence public opinion.

For sure! I think their work is really important for democracy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Poller → The word 'poller' is derived from 'poll' (from Middle English *pol*, meaning head or top) and the suffix '-er' (meaning a person who). A poller is a person who conducts a poll or survey, often referring to someone who collects opinions or votes.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is at the 'top' ('poll') gathering opinions or votes — that's what a poller does.

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