Meaning of the word canvasser in English

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canvasser

US /ˈkæn.və.sɚ/
UK /ˈkæn.və.sər/

Noun

a person who goes around to solicit votes, orders, or opinions

Example:
The political canvasser knocked on every door in the neighborhood.
A sales canvasser tried to sell me a new internet package.