gerrymander
verb | /gerrymander/
to gain advantage by manipulating unfairly (usually political boundaries)
gerrymander
verb | /gerrymander/
Advanced WordsHARDto gain advantage by manipulating unfairly (usually political boundaries)
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Examples
"Critics accused the party of trying to gerrymander district lines for advantage."
"Efforts to gerrymander eroded public trust in the process."
Mnemonic Trick
GERRYMANDER → GERRY + MANDER: recall the historical cartoon (Gerry's salamander-shaped district).
Etymology
Named after Elbridge Gerry + ‘-mander’ from salamander cartoon depiction (US).
Refers to manipulating boundaries for political gain.
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