Gĕr'ry-man'der, v. t.

v. t. To divide, as a state, into local districts, for the choice of representatives, in a way which is unnatural and unfair, with a view to give a political party an advantage over its opponent.

☞ 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. [U. S.] Bartlett.