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Meaning of
backbencher
in English
backbencher
us
//ˈbæk.bən.tʃər//
uk
//ˈbæk.ben.tʃə//
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Definitions
Noun
a
non-cabinet
Member
of
Parliament
;
lower
rank
The
backbencher
rarely
spoke
during
parliamentary
debates
.
someone
with
a
passive
role
;
non-participant
As
a
backbencher
in
the
company
,
he
didn't
contribute
much
to
discussions
.
a
reserve
team
member
;
non-regular
player
The
coach
considered
the
young
player
a
backbencher
for
the
upcoming
season
.