English Explanatory Dictionary

crossbench

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The political parties and/or members of a legislature that do not form part of the governing party or coalition, nor the official opposition (the largest party or coalition not in government).
adj
  1. Of or pertaining to a legislature's crossbench.
  2. Alternative form of cross-bench.

Word forms

crossbench crossbenches more crossbench most crossbench

Etymology

From cross- + bench.

Derived words

crossbencher
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