Synonyms

pollster

American

[pohl-ster] / ˈpoʊl stər /

noun

a person whose occupation is the taking of public-opinion polls. poll.

pollster British

/ ˈpəʊlstə /

noun

a person who conducts opinion polls

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Etymology

Origin of pollster

An Americanism dating back to 1935–40; poll ¹ + -ster

Example Sentences

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They consistently tell pollsters that they’re worried about the effect of social media on their children.

From The Wall Street Journal

Americans told pollsters they were unhappy about high prices and inflation tied to tariffs.

From MarketWatch

A 2025 survey by progressive pollster Data for Progress, which regularly polls Alaska voters, found that Peltola has the highest approval rating of any elected official in the state.

From Salon

What someone tells pollsters can differ from what they do in the voting booth.

From MarketWatch

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