Gerrymander

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What Does Gerrymander Mean?

  • 人为划分选区
  • 抽签区划
  • 选区划分不公

Gerrymander Pronunciation

/ˈdʒɛr.iˌmæn.dər/

Gerrymander Definition

noun

Definition

The manipulation of electoral district boundaries to favor one party or class.

In ZH

操纵选区边界以偏袒一个政党或阶级。

How to Use Gerrymander in a Sentence

  • The state government decided to execute a gerrymander to secure more seats for the ruling party.
  • Gerrymandering has been a contentious issue in American politics for decades.
  • Critics argue that gerrymandering undermines the democratic process.
  • In the last election, many candidates were elected due to gerrymandering.
  • The new district maps were drawn to prevent gerrymandered voting outcomes.
verb

Definition

To manipulate the boundaries of (an electoral constituency) so as to favor one party or class.

In ZH

操纵（选区的）边界，以偏袒一个政党或阶级。

How to Use Gerrymander in a Sentence

  • The lawmakers gerrymandered the district lines to ensure their party's victory.
  • It's illegal to gerrymander, but some states find loopholes to do it anyway.
  • Activists are fighting against efforts to gerrymander in their state.
  • The party plans to gerrymander after the next census to gain an advantage.
  • Many citizens are concerned about the politicians who gerrymander for their own benefit.

Synonyms for Gerrymander