redistrict

re·dis·trict

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ree-dis-trikt]
- /riˈdɪs trɪkt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ree-dis-trikt]
- /riˈdɪs trɪkt/

Definitions of redistrict word

verb with object redistrict to divide anew into districts, as for administrative or electoral purposes. 1
transitive verb redistrict area: rezone 1
verb redistrict to reorganize the legislative districts (of) 0
verb transitive redistrict to divide anew into districts, esp. so as to reapportion electoral representatives 0

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Origin of redistrict

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1840-50; re- + district

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Parts of speech for Redistrict

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Redistrict

redistrict popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

redistrict usage trend in Literature

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