crossbencher

See also: cross-bencher

English

Etymology

From crossbench +‎ -er.

Noun

crossbencher (plural crossbenchers)

  1. (Australian politics, New Zealand politics) A member of a legislature who belongs to a political party or coalition that is not in government or official opposition (the largest party or coalition not in government), or is independent; a member of the crossbench.
  2. (UK politics) 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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