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Gerrymandering

Noun CEFR C2
ˈdʒɛ.ɹiˌmæn.də.ɹɪŋ

Definitions

The practice of redrawing electoral districts to gain an electoral advantage for a political party.

uncountable, usually

Equivalents

العربيةالغشّ

Examples

“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.”

CEFR level

C2
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