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back-bench Synonyms & Antonyms

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Back-Bench as a Noun

1

Alternative form of backbench.

2

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

3

A position of secondary importance.

4

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

Word Forms & Grammar

back-bench (plural back-benches)

Back-Bench: Key Facts

Part of speechnoun
MeaningAlternative form of backbench
Pluralback-benches