Redivided: meaning, definitions and examples

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redivided

 

[ ˌrɛdɪˈvaɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

political boundaries

Redivided refers to the action of dividing something again or differently after it has already been divided. This term is often used in a political context to describe the alteration of boundaries or districts, especially during redistricting processes or changes in governance.

Synonyms

reallocate, rearrange, redistribute

Examples of usage

  • The country was redivided into new administrative regions.
  • After the population changed, the city council decided to redivide the districts.
  • The organization redivided the resources to better serve the community.

Translations

Translations of the word "redivided" in other languages:

🇵🇹 redividido

🇮🇳 फिर से विभाजित

🇩🇪 neu aufgeteilt

🇮🇩 dibagi ulang

🇺🇦 перерозподілений

🇵🇱 ponownie podzielony

🇯🇵 再分割された

🇫🇷 redistribué

🇪🇸 redistribuido

🇹🇷 yeniden bölünmüş

🇰🇷 재분배된

🇸🇦 موزع مرة أخرى

🇨🇿 znovu rozdělený

🇸🇰 znovu rozdelený

🇨🇳 重新划分的

🇸🇮 ponovno razdeljen

🇮🇸 endurreist

🇰🇿 қайта бөлінген

🇬🇪 მחדש გაწვდილი

🇦🇿 yenidən bölünmüş

🇲🇽 redistribuido

Etymology

The term 'redivided' is a compound of the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' or 'back' and the word 'divide,' which comes from the Latin 'dividere,' meaning 'to separate' or 'to share.' The use of 're' in this context indicates a repetition or a second action. In English, the verb 'divide' has been used since the Middle Ages, primarily to describe the act of separating or partitioning something. Over time, the versatility of the word allowed it to be applied in various contexts, including mathematics, politics, and social structures. The application of 'redivided' specifically gained traction in the 20th century with the increase of urbanization and political restructuring, especially in democratic societies where electoral districts are often redrawn to reflect changes in population demographics. This reflects not only the dynamic nature of governance but also the necessity for fair representation. The evolution of 'redivided' highlights broader social changes and the ongoing development of language in response to real-world events.