Gerrymandering
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdʒɛ.ɹiˌmæn.də.ɹɪŋ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gerrymandering is a noun meaning (politics) The practice of redrawing electoral districts to gain an electoral advantage for a political party.
Meaning
(politics) The practice of redrawing electoral districts to gain an electoral advantage for a political party.
More Meanings
- present participle and gerund of gerrymander
Example Sentences
Kent Syler, a professor of political science at Middle Tennessee State University, told Newsweek in an interview Tuesday evening that the "aggressive" gerrymandering will make it "very, very difficult" for Democrats to hold the seat in the 2022 midterms.
Word Forms
- gerrymanderings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gerrymanderism, jerrymander, malapportionment, misdrawing, politricking, politricks.
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