Meaning of the word gerrymander in English
What does gerrymander mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
gerrymander
US /ˈdʒer.iˌmæn.dɚ/
UK /ˈdʒer.iˌmæn.dər/
Verb
to manipulate the boundaries of (an electoral constituency) so as to favor one party or class
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The ruling party tried to gerrymander the districts to ensure their victory.
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Critics argue that the new electoral map was designed to gerrymander votes.
Noun
a practice that establishes a political advantage for a particular party or group by manipulating district boundaries
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The state's history is rife with examples of political gerrymander.
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The court ruled that the new district lines constituted an illegal gerrymander.