backbench

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- \-ˈbench\
- /ˌbækˈbentʃ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \-ˈbench\

Definitions of backbench word

adjective backbench A backbench MP is a Member of Parliament who is not a minister and who does not hold an official position in his or her political party. 3
adjective backbench involving backbenchers 3
noun backbench (in the UK) the benches behind the front benches on either side of the House of Commons, occupied by members of parliament who do not hold office in the government or opposition. 1

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Parts of speech for Backbench

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backbench popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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