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backbencher
countable noun: A backbencher is a Member of Parliament who is not a minister and who does not hold an official position in his or her political party.

backbencher in American English
a legislator, esp. in the British House of Commons, who is not a leader in his or her party
noun: any of the members of a legislature, esp. of the House of Commons of Great Britain, who do not hold an official position in their party

backbencher in British English
noun: a Member of Parliament who does not hold office in the government or opposition

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