backbench (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈbæk.bentʃ/
Definition
The seats in a legislative chamber occupied by members who are not ministers or shadow cabinet members.
Examples
The prime minister faced tough questions from his own backbench during the debate.
He has spent his entire political career as a backbench member representing his local constituency.
A group of backbench MPs is planning to introduce a new bill next week.
How to Use backbench
- backbench mp (collocation)
- A member of parliament without a government post. — "He served as a backbench MP for over a decade."
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