backbencher
/ˈbækˌbɛntʃər/
noun
- A member of a parliament or legislature who does not hold a leadership position and sits on the back benches.
- Many backbenchers voted against the proposed law, surprising the party leaders.
- The backbencher spoke passionately about education reform during the debate.
- She started her political career as a backbencher before becoming a minister.
- A person who is not very active or influential in a group or organization.
- In the club, he was a backbencher who rarely attended meetings.
- The team had a few backbenchers who never contributed ideas.
- She didn't want to be a backbencher in the project, so she volunteered for extra tasks.