gerrymandering
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Blend of Gerry + salamander. Named after American politician Elbridge Gerry who was associated with a constituency said to be shaped like a salamander.
Noun[edit]
gerrymandering (usually uncountable, plural gerrymanderings)
- (politics) The practice of redrawing electoral districts to gain an electoral advantage for a political party.
Translations[edit]
redrawing electoral districts to gain an electoral advantage for a political party — see gerrymander
Verb[edit]
gerrymandering
- present participle and gerund of gerrymander