word
gerrymander
JER-ee-man-der
ˈdʒɛriˌmændərListen
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Syllable breakdown
gerrymander
Dictionary meaning
To redraw electoral boundaries for partisan advantage.
History and origin
Named after Elbridge Gerry.
Examples
- Opposition groups accused the state of trying to gerrymander the district map.
Common mispronunciations
gairy-MAN-der
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