Reapportion: meaning, definitions and examples

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reapportion

 

[ ˌriːəˈpɔːrʃən ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

allocation of resources

Reapportion refers to the process of redistributing or reallocating something, particularly in terms of legislative seats or electoral districts. This term is often used in the context of politics, where it describes the adjustment of the number of representatives based on changes in population or demographics. The goal of reapportionment is to ensure fair representation in legislative bodies, making sure that each district reflects the current population. It is typically undertaken every ten years following a census in many countries.

Synonyms

reallocate, reassign, redistribute

Examples of usage

  • The Senate must reapportion its seats after the census.
  • After the latest population data, the state will reapportion its districts.
  • Local governments may need to reapportion resources to meet community needs.
  • Reapportionment can significantly impact election outcomes.
  • The commission was tasked with reapportioning the legislative districts.

Translations

Translations of the word "reapportion" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reapportionar

🇮🇳 पुनर्वितरित करना

🇩🇪 neu verteilen

🇮🇩 redistribusi

🇺🇦 перерозподілити

🇵🇱 przyporządkować na nowo

🇯🇵 再配分する

🇫🇷 réattribuer

🇪🇸 reapportionar

🇹🇷 yeniden dağıtmak

🇰🇷 재배분하다

🇸🇦 إعادة توزيع

🇨🇿 přerozdělit

🇸🇰 prerozdeliť

🇨🇳 重新分配

🇸🇮 ponovno razdeliti

🇮🇸 endurheimta

🇰🇿 қайта бөлу

🇬🇪 ახალი გადანაწილება

🇦🇿 yenidən bölgü

🇲🇽 reapportionar

Word origin

The word 'reapportion' is formed by the prefix ‘re-’, meaning 'again', and the word 'apportion', which derives from the Old French 'apportionner'. The term 'apportion' itself traces back to the Latin 'portionare', from 'portio' meaning 'part' or 'portion'. The use of 'reapportion' in a political context is relatively modern, as it became significant in the 20th century when demographic changes necessitated a more frequent adjustment of political boundaries to ensure representation accurately reflected population shifts. The process is essential in democratic systems where fair representation relies on maintaining a correlation between population distribution and electoral representation, especially after each census.