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Definition of Fence-sitter
1. Noun. A person who won't take sides in a controversy.
Generic synonyms: Neutral
Lexicographical Neighbors of Fence-sitter
Literary usage of Fence-sitter
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Journey by Timothy Tuohy (2006)
"... them to administer some slave ranch on a distant planet. Of course, since they
were so far from the Empire the fence sitter would no doubt be killed. ..."
2. Good News from New England: And Other Writings on the Killings at Weymouth by Jack Dempsey (2001)
"... and Drinnon details his stance as a "mugwump," or "fence-sitter" amid
Congressional factions during strident 1890s debates over the Philippines. ..."