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Meaning of Gerrymandering | Babel Free

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

العربية الغشّ
Français gerrymandering
日本語 ゲリマンダー

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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