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Word: Backbencher
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈbakˌbɛn(t)ʃə
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌbakˈbɛn(t)ʃə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
(in the UK) a Member of Parliament who does not hold office in the government or opposition and who sits behind the front benches in the House of Commons
Short Definition:(in UK) Member of Parliament who does not hold office in government or opposition and who sits behind front benches in House of Commons
Examples:- he was cheered by Tory backbenchers
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