Vocabulary Entry

gerrymander

|verb • noun

verb

To manipulate the boundaries of an electoral district to favor one party or class.

Example Sentences

"The party plans to gerrymander the voting districts to secure more seats."

"Critics argue that the attempt to gerrymander will disenfranchise many voters."

"He was accused of trying to gerrymander a favorable electoral map."

noun

Example Sentences

"Gerrymander has become a contentious issue in many states."

"The report highlighted the problems caused by gerrymander in the last election."

"Activists are fighting against gerrymander to ensure fair representation."