What is another word for backbencher?
Pronunciation: [bˈakbɛnt͡ʃə] (IPA) 
Backbencher is a term used to describe a member of a legislative assembly who is not a part of the government or opposition front benches. Some synonyms for backbencher are rank and file member, ordinary member, bench member, junior member, and regular member. These terms are used to describe members of parliament who are not in leadership positions or have not been assigned influential roles. A backbencher is considered an ordinary member who does not hold any important position in the legislature and is not involved in decision-making processes. The term is mostly used in Commonwealth countries such as the UK, Australia, and Canada, and is not widely used in the US.
