"Playmander" meaning in English

See Playmander in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Audio: en-au-Playmander.ogg [Australia]
Etymology: Blend of Playford + gerrymander. Thomas Playford IV governed for most of the period that the Playmander was in place. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Playford|gerrymander}} Blend of Playford + gerrymander Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Playmander
  1. (historical, Australian politics) A system of electoral overrepresentation of rural areas in South Australia from 1936 to 1968, benefitting the Liberal and Country League. Wikipedia link: Thomas Playford IV Tags: Australian, historical Categories (topical): Australian politics
    Sense id: en-Playmander-en-name-FNUcsbBF Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: government, politics

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