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backbencher

[ bak-ben-cher, -ben- ]

noun

  1. any of the members of a legislature, especially of the House of Commons of Great Britain, but not including the leaders of the parties.


backbencher

/ ˈæˈɛԳʃə /

noun

  1. a Member of Parliament who does not hold office in the government or opposition
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of backbencher1

First recorded in 1905–10; back bench + -er 1
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Example Sentences

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Jones said she hoped to be a member of that parliament and was looking forward to being a backbencher.

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The comment triggered a strongly-worded social media post from backbencher and cycling advocate Lee Waters.

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And a prominent Labour backbencher – who chaired a cross-party committee – had a range of possible options for bringing in more revenue.

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But the reforms have faced fierce criticism from Labour backbenchers, unions and charities, who say the changes could push more disabled people into poverty.

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But the government's reforms have faced criticism from Labour backbenchers, unions and charities, who fear the changes could push more disabled people into poverty.

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