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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

gerrymandering

/ˈdʒɛrɪmændərɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does gerrymandering mean?

noun

The practice of manipulating electoral district boundaries for political gain, often to favor one party over another. This can involve dividing a region into smaller districts to dilute the voting power of a particular group or to create districts with a majority of voters from a specific party.

Example

"The gerrymandering of the electoral district led to a disproportionate number of seats for the ruling party."

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