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Definition of Crossbencher
1. Noun. A member of the House of Commons who does not vote regularly with either the government or the Opposition.
Geographical relationships: Britain, Great Britain, U.k., Uk, United Kingdom, United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland
Generic synonyms: Legislator
Generic synonyms: Legislator
Definition of Crossbencher
1. Noun. A member of the British parliament, or a similar assembly, who does not vote regularly with either the government or the main opposition party. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Crossbencher
Literary usage of Crossbencher
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Political Satire in English Poetry by Charles William Previté-Orton (1910)
"... while perhaps the most famous lines of all are those which describe the
crossbencher and the impartial historian. "Much may be said on both sides. ..."
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