crossbencher.
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.
Meaning & usage
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.
Alternative form of cross-bencher.
Where this word comes from
From crossbench + -er.
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