Meaning & use
canvasser
A person who goes door to door or approaches people directly to gather opinions, votes, or support.
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A canvasser knocked on our door to ask which candidate we planned to support.
The charity hired canvassers to collect donations in the city center each weekend.
A note on using this word
Canvasser comes from the verb 'canvass,' meaning to solicit opinions or votes systematically, often for a political campaign.
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