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Noun: frontbencher  'frúnt,ben-chu(r)
Usage: Brit
  1. A member of the House of Commons who is a minister in the government or who holds an official position in an opposition party
    "The frontbencher delivered a passionate speech during the debate"

Derived forms: frontbenchers

Type of: legislator

Encyclopedia: Frontbencher