pollster

[pohl-ster]

noun

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

pollster

/ ˈpəʊlstə /

noun

1. a person who conducts opinion polls

Word History and Origins

Origin of pollster¹

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

Example Sentences

His numbers have stayed there, seemingly depressed from voters who disapprove of his National Guard stunts and immigration crackdown; they have told pollsters the president went “too far.”

From Salon

However, Tom Lubbock, from pollsters JL Partners, thinks focussing on Reform UK is "extremely smart politics".

From BBC

He closed his speech by saying Labour represented ambition and a new direction, and that he was confident the party could defy pollsters by returning to power after next year's Scottish election.

From BBC

According to recent polling from pollster Lord Ashcroft, the public can't agree on why union and English flags have been appearing on lampposts, and whether or not this is a good thing.

From BBC

The most conscientious pollsters invest considerable time and effort figuring out how to model their voter samples — that is, how to best reflect the eventual composition of the electorate.

From Los Angeles Times