crossbencher

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Synonyms: cross-bencher, cross bencher, crossbenches, crossbench

Antonyms: cross-bencher, cross bencher, crossbenches, crossbench

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|Australian politics|New Zealand politics}} A member of a [[legislature]] who belongs to a [[political party]] or [[coalition]] that is not in [[government]] or [[:w:official opposition|official opposition]] (the largest party or coalition not in government), or is [[independent]]; a member of the [[crossbench]].
2. {{lb|en|UK politics}} {{alternative form of|en|cross-bencher}}.

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