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