crossbencher
See also: cross-bencher
English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From crossbench + -er.
Noun
[edit]crossbencher (plural crossbenchers)
- 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.