Frontbencher vs. Backbencher
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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
