English Explanatory Dictionary

gerrymandering

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The practice of redrawing electoral districts to gain an electoral advantage for a political party.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of gerrymander
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of Gerrymander

Pronunciation

/ˈdʒɛ.ɹiˌmæn.də.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈɡɛ-/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-gerrymandering.wav

Word forms

gerrymandering gerrymanderings

Etymology

From gerrymander + -ing.

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