backbencher

The definition of a backbencher is a new legislator who traditionally sits in the rear of the chambers.

(noun)

An example of backbencher is a recently elected member of the British House of Commons who does not have much influence.

See backbencher in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a legislator, esp. in the British House of Commons, who is not a leader in his or her party

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