Canvasser Definition & Meaning

canvasser
noun
  1. a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
  2. someone who examines votes at an election
  3. someone who conducts surveys of public opinion; "a pollster conducts public opinion polls"; "a headcounter counts heads"
  4. a person who takes or counts votes

"Canvasser" in song lyrics

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  • "heritage village warren canvasser"
    AOL — AOL

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