Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɛriˌmændərɪŋ/
noun the manipulation of electoral district boundaries in order to favor one party or class
A1 Gerrymandering is a political practice.
A2 Some people believe gerrymandering can unfairly influence election outcomes.
B1 The issue of gerrymandering has been a topic of debate among politicians.
B2 Voters are often affected by gerrymandering in different districts.
C1 The gerrymandering of electoral boundaries can have significant consequences on democracy.
C2 Legal challenges have been raised against the gerrymandering practices in certain states.
verb to manipulate electoral district boundaries in order to favor one party or class
A1 Politicians should not gerrymander electoral districts.
A2 The practice of gerrymandering can lead to unfair election results.
B1 Some countries have laws in place to prevent gerrymandering.
B2 The opposition party accused the ruling party of gerrymandering in the last election.
C1 Gerrymandering has been a controversial issue in many democracies around the world.
C2 The Supreme Court ruled that the state's redistricting plan was a form of gerrymandering.
formal The practice of gerrymandering is a controversial issue in many democratic countries.
informal Politicians use gerrymandering to manipulate voting districts in their favor.
slang Gerrymandering is like cheating in a game of politics.
figurative Gerrymandering is like drawing lines on a map to create an unfair advantage.
gerrymandered
gerrymanderings
more gerrymandering
most gerrymandering
gerrymanders
will gerrymander
has gerrymandered
is gerrymandering
gerrymandering
gerrymander
to gerrymander
gerrymandering
gerrymandered