Crossbencher
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Crossbencher is a noun meaning (UK politics) Alternative form of cross-bencher.
Meaning
(UK politics) Alternative form of cross-bencher.
More Meanings
- (Australian politics, New Zealand politics) A member of a legislature who belongs to a political party or coalition that is not in government or official opposition (the largest party or coalition not in government), or is independent; a member of the crossbench.
Example Sentences
He has just become Lord Hendy, and will take his place in the House of Lords on December 12. He will be a Crossbencher, which means he will not represent a political party.
Word Forms
- crossbenchers
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include front bencher, back-bench, frontbench, cross-biter, ale-bench, croslet.
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