backbenches

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- /ˌbækˈbentʃ/
- /ˌbækˈbentʃ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /ˌbækˈbentʃ/

Definitions of backbenches word

noun plural backbenches The backbenches are the seats in the British House of Commons where backbenchers sit. The Members of Parliament who sit on the backbenches are also referred to as the backbenches. 3
noun plural backbenches seats in the British and some other Parliaments where MPs who are not office-holders in the governing or opposition parties sit 3
noun plural backbenches the MPs collectively who are not office-holders and therefore sit on the backbenches 3
noun backbenches Plural form of backbench. 1

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backbenches popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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