Redistricting

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.

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