gerrymanderer
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gerrymander — gerrymanderer, n. /jer i man deuhr, ger /, n. 1. U.S. Politics. the dividing of a state, county, etc., into election districts so as to give one political party a majority in many districts while concentrating the voting strength of the other… … Universalium
gerrymander — [ dʒɛrɪˌmandə] (Brit. also jerrymander) verb [often as noun gerrymandering] manipulate the boundaries of (an electoral constituency) so as to favour one party or class. Derivatives gerrymanderer noun Origin C19: from the name of Governor Elbridge … English new terms dictionary
jobber — n 1. wholesaler, wholesale merchant, broker, dealer, consignor, dispenser, supplier, middleman; agent, salesman, representative. 2. pieceworker, wageworker, day laborer or worker, laborer; hired hand, hand, help, workman; handyman, jack of all… … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
gerrymander — v. & n. (also jerrymander) v.tr. 1 manipulate the boundaries of (a constituency etc.) so as to give undue influence to some party or class. 2 manipulate (a situation etc.) to gain advantage. n. this practice. Derivatives: gerrymanderer n.… … Useful english dictionary
