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gerrymandering
This term carries a strong negative connotation, implying a lack of fairness, corruption, and the subversion of democratic principles. It is primarily used in political science and journalistic contexts to describe the strategic manipulation of voting districts to create an unfair advantage for a specific political group.
As a gerund-derived noun, it typically functions as an uncountable noun when referring to the general practice or concept. While it can occasionally be used in a countable sense to refer to specific instances of the act, it is most naturally treated as a mass noun in political discourse.
Meanings
Examples
The court ruled that the new district maps were a clear case of gerrymandering.
Stop talking about policy and look at the gerrymandering they used to win.
Gerrymandering allows politicians to choose their voters rather than voters choosing their politicians.
Gerrymandering allows politicians to choose their voters rather than voters choosing their politicians.
I wonder if this weirdly shaped district is the result of gerrymandering.
The opposition party accused the government of blatant gerrymandering to maintain power.
The opposition party accused the government of blatant gerrymandering to maintain power.
Many argue that gerrymandering undermines the very foundation of a fair democracy.
We need an independent commission to put an end to partisan gerrymandering.
We need an independent commission to put an end to partisan gerrymandering.
The map looks like a puzzle because of the extreme gerrymandering involved.