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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.

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Meaning & usage

noun
  1. 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.

    Australian · New-Zealand
  2. Alternative form of cross-bencher.

    UK · alt-of · alternative
Where this word comes from

From crossbench + -er.

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