Playmander

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  1. 1
    A system of electoral overrepresentation of rural areas in South Australia from 1936 to 1968, benefiting the Liberal and Country League. Australian, historical

Etymology

Blend of Playford + gerrymander. Thomas Playford IV governed for most of the period that the Playmander was in place.

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south australia

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