crossbencher

See also: cross-bencher

English

Etymology

crossbench +‎ -er

Noun

crossbencher (plural crossbenchers)

  1. Alternative form of cross-bencher
    • 2022 November 30, Paul Clifton, “Network News: Hendy drops GBR name but reform plans proceed”, in RAIL, number 971, page 12:
      He has just become Lord Hendy, and will take his place in the House of Lords on December 12. He will be a Crossbencher, which means he will not represent a political party.
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