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Meaning of
backbench
in English
backbench
us
//ˈbækbenʧ//
uk
//ˈbækbɛntʃ//
#moderate
Definitions
Adjective
relating
to
parliamentary
back
seats
;
secondary
role
The
backbench
MPs
rarely
spoke
during
debates
.
relating
to
less
prominent
seats
(
in
a
legislative
assembly
)
The
backbench
members
of
the
committee
were
not
well-known
to
the
public
.
Noun
a
bench
at
the
back
of
a
room
The
students
sat
on
the
backbench
of
the
classroom
.
seating
for
rank-and-file
members
The
backbenchers
played
a
crucial
role
in
the
party's
decision-making
process
.
a
position
of
lesser
importance
The
company's
backbench
staff
handled
customer
inquiries
and
complaints
.
Base Words
back
bench
