Definition of "gerrymandering" []

• The practice of redrawing electoral districts to gain an electoral advantage for a political party. (noun)
• Present participle of gerrymander. (verb)

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• "Attanasio said that the first time he heard the word gerrymandering was in seventh grade in Schenectady, N.Y."
• "Add to that his last name, Gerry, and the term "gerrymandering" was born."
• "If gerrymandering is responsible for the increase in party discipline, then it would be responsible for the kind of polarization described above."