gerrymandering
The original salamander-shaped constituency district, the original term "The Gerry-mander", in context of the original publication
Meanings
Noun
- The practice of redrawing electoral districts to gain an electoral advantage for a political party.
Verb
- Present participle of gerrymander
Origin
- After the US Politician Governor Elbridge Gerry who was associated with a constituency said to resemble a salamander.
Modern English dictionary
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