English Explanatory Dictionary

crossbencher

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.
  2. Alternative form of cross-bencher.

Word forms

crossbencher crossbenchers

Etymology

From crossbench + -er.

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