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Redistricting

noun / ree-DIS-trik-ting / Medium
Meaning

The process of redrawing the boundaries of electoral constituencies to reflect changes in population distribution

Origin / Etymology

English re- (again) + district + -ing; from Latin districtus (a territory)

Synonyms
Delimitation Boundary redrawing Reapportionment
Antonyms
Freeze Status quo
Example Sentence
"Democracy requires periodic redistricting to reflect demographic reality, but a purely population-based formula risks penalising states that achieved successful population control."
🎯 UPSC Usage

Use in GS-2 answers on delimitation, electoral reforms, and federalism. Interchangeable with delimitation in Indian context but shows awareness of global electoral vocabulary.

Relevant Subjects
Polity
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