redistrict

verb

re·​dis·​trict (ˌ)rē-ˈdi-(ˌ)strikt 

redistricted; redistricting; redistricts

transitive verb

: to divide anew into districts

specifically : to revise the legislative districts of

intransitive verb

: to revise legislative districts

Examples of redistrict in a Sentence

The town was redistricted last year.

Recent Examples on the Web

Officials are also weighing whether to redistrict in Indiana and Ohio, NPR has reported. —David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2025

All of their posts followed the same formula, framing the desire to redistrict as a response to Democrats' gerrymandering in blue states. —Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 19 Aug. 2025

States usually redistrict early in each decade after the census count. —Larry Kaplow, NPR, 18 Aug. 2025

Robby Soave and Lindsey Grange weigh in on California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) threatening to redistrict the state’s map following Texas’ gerrymandring battle. —The Hill, 14 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Rhymes for redistrict

• subdistrict
• district

Kids Definition

redistrict

verb

re·​dis·​trict (ˈ)rē-ˈdis-(ˌ)trikt 

: to divide into new districts

especially : to reorganize the legislative districts of

Legal Definition

redistrict

transitive verb

re·​dis·​trict ˌrē-ˈdis-trikt 

: to divide anew into districts

specifically : to revise the legislative districts of

intransitive verb

: to revise legislative districts