'Gerrymander' definitions:

Definition of 'gerrymander'

From: WordNet
noun
An act of gerrymandering (dividing a voting area so as to give your own party an unfair advantage)
verb
Divide unfairly and to one's advantage; of voting districts

Definition of 'Gerrymander'

From: GCIDE
  • Gerrymander \Ger`ry*man"der\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Gerrymandered; p. pr. & vb. n. Gerrymandering.] To divide (a State) into districts for the choice of representatives, in an unnatural and unfair way, with a view to give a political party an advantage over its opponent. [Political Cant, U. S.] [1913 Webster]
  • Note: This was done in Massachusetts at a time when Elbridge Gerry was governor, and was attributed to his influence, hence the name; though it is now known that he was opposed to the measure. --Bartlett. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'gerrymander'

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