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enumerator

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A person who, or a thing that enumerates; a counter or iterator.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

A census taker.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

noun

Meaning 3

someone who collects census data by visiting individual homes

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: census taker

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: official, functionary

History

Etymology

From enumerate + -or.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Indonesian: enumerator — A person who counts or enumerates
  • Māori: kaitatau — A person who counts or enumerates