Definition

A person or organization that conducts surveys to gather opinions from the public about various topics, often used in politics and marketing.

Example

The pollster reported that most voters support the new policy.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new pollster in town?

Yeah, I saw that they were conducting surveys on local issues.

I wonder how accurate their results will be, though.

It'll be interesting to see if the pollster gets a good response from people.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pollster → The word is derived from 'poll' (from Middle English *pol*, meaning head or top) and the suffix '-ster' (a person who). A pollster is a person who conducts surveys or polls, often to gauge public opinion.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is involved in taking a 'head count' ('poll') — that's why a pollster is a person who conducts surveys.

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