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Backbencher
Meaning
Noun
●
In Politics:
A Member of Parliament who does not have
cabinet
rank
, and who therefore
sits on
one of the
backbenches
or
in one
of the
back rows
of the legislature.
●
In Education & People:
A
student
who does not
perform
well, especially one who
sits
at the back of the classroom.
●
In Sports:
A
member
of
a team
who does not usually
play
, but who is
held
in reserve.
●
Someone who does not
play
an
active
role in a process.
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