Frontbencher vs. Backbencher

Frontbencher vs. Backbencher — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Frontbencher and Backbencher

Frontbenchernoun

(politics) A Member of Parliament who sits on the front bench, and is typically part of the cabinet.

Backbenchernoun

(politics) A Member of Parliament who does not have cabinet rank, and who therefore sits on one of the backbenches or in one of the back rows of the legislature.

Frontbenchernoun

a member of the House of Commons who is a minister or an ex-minister

Backbenchernoun

(education) A student who does not perform well, especially one who sits at the back of the classroom.

Backbenchernoun

(sports) A member of a team who does not usually play, but who is held in reserve.

Backbenchernoun

(by extension) Someone who does not play an active role in a process.

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Backbenchernoun

a member of the House of Commons who is not a party leader