gerrymandering
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