Definition backbench in British English

backbench noun

[countable] noun

/ˌbækˈbentʃ/

one of the seats in the British Parliament where ordinary Members of Parliament sit. The leading members of each party sit on the front bench

Example

Example

She has decided to return to the backbenches (=to leave the Cabinet).

Synonyms and related words

agent backbench backbencher

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