noun
crossbencher
Crossbencher (noun) means 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.
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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.
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Etymology
From crossbench + -er.
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"crossbencher" (noun) means 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.