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cross-bench en · ADJ

Pronunciation

  • /ˈkɹɒsbɛnt͡ʃ/

Etymology

From cross- + bench.

Meanings

  1. (UK) Of or pertaining to the cross-benches in the UK houses of parliament.

Forms

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crossbench alternative lexicographic
more cross-bench Degree=Cmp lexicographic
most cross-bench Degree=Sup lexicographic

Coordinates

independent · non-partisan

cross-bench en · NOUN

Pronunciation

  • /ˈkɹɒsbɛnt͡ʃ/

Etymology

From cross- + bench.

Meanings

  1. (UK) A bench placed perpendicular to others, especially certain such benches in the House of Lords on which independent or neutral members traditionally sit.

Forms

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crossbench alternative lexicographic
cross-benches Number=Plur lexicographic

Deriveds

cross-bencher

Translations (1)

ga binse trasna (a bench placed perpendicular to others)