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dummymander

noun

Etymology

Blend of dummy + gerrymander.

  1. derived from σαλαμάνδρα
  2. derived from salamandra
  3. derived from salamandre
  4. inherited from salamandre
  5. compounded as gerrymander — “Gerry + salamander”
  6. compounded as dummymander — “dummy + gerrymander”

Definitions

  1. A gerrymander that has narrow margins to electorally benefit the gerrymandering party and…

    A gerrymander that has narrow margins to electorally benefit the gerrymandering party and has a high probability of backfiring.

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