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Definition of redistrict

redistrict

/ˌriːˈdɪstrɪkt/
re · dis · trict
Past Simple:redistricted
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Past Participle:redistricted
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Present Participle:redistricting
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redistrict Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

North American To divide or organize (a state, county, or municipality) into new political, electoral, or school districts, typically following a census to reflect population changes.

Example

"State legislatures are required to redistrict their congressional maps every ten years after the national census."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Redistrict' refers neutrally to the official legal process of redrawing electoral or administrative boundaries, whereas 'gerrymander' carries a negative connotation and specifically means manipulating those boundaries to give an unfair advantage to a particular political party or group.

• Rhymes for redistrict

• Nearby Words

redistribute
redistribution
redistributive
redistrict
redistricting
redivide
redlight

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Redistrict. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/redistrict
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