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Meaning of front bench | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. In the House of Commons, either of two benches nearest the floor of the chamber, one occupied by the members of the Cabinet and the other by the Shadow Cabinet.
    British
  2. Those Members of Parliament occupying the front benches.

Examples

“On her preparedness to return to Labour's front bench under new Leader of the Opposition Sir Kier Starmer, she is non-committal.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

front bottom front bum front bumper front burner front butt front company

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