BACKBENCH

backbench

(noun) any of the seats occupied by backbenchers in the House of Commons

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Adjective

backbench (not comparable)

relating to the back benches in parliament

Pertaining to the preparation of a donor organ prior to transplantation.

Secondary or inactive.

Noun

backbench (plural backbenches)

A bench at the back of a room or seating area.

(politics, UK, NZ, often, attributive) In a house of legislature following the model of the Westminster system (such as the UK House of Commons), any bench behind either of the front benches and occupied by rank-and-file members.

The back row of a classroom.

The back pew of a church.

A back bench in a courtroom.

The back seat of an automobile, van, or bus.

A position of secondary importance.

(newspaper, publishing) A group of top-level journalists who jointly review submissions and decide on the layout and emphasis of the newspaper.

Source: Wiktionary

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