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Definition of Frontbencher
1. Noun. A member of the House of Commons who is a minister in the government or who holds an official position in an opposition party.
Geographical relationships: Britain, Great Britain, U.k., Uk, United Kingdom, United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland
Generic synonyms: Legislator
Derivative terms: Front Bench
Generic synonyms: Legislator
Derivative terms: Front Bench
Definition of Frontbencher
1. Noun. (politics) one who sits on the front bench in a parliament. Typically the spokesmen for those who sit further back. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Frontbencher
Literary usage of Frontbencher
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. New Dictionary of South African Biography by E. W. Verwey, Human Sciences Research Council (1995)
"As a UP frontbencher Moore made many incisive speeches on finance, education,
defence, posts and telegraphs, and other subjects. ..."
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