backbench

Backbench Meaning in Bengali: পশ্চাদসারী (noun, pronunciation: bækˈbɛntʃ)

Definition and Part of Speech

Backbench is a noun that refers to a member of a legislative body who does not hold a ministerial position or a prominent role within the party. They are typically seated in the back rows of the assembly.

Synonyms of Backbench

  • Rank and File (সাধারণ সদস্য)
  • Common Member (সাধারণ সদস্য)
  • Ordinary Member (সাধারণ সদস্য)
  • Non-leadership Member (সাধারণ সদস্য)

Antonyms of Backbench

  • Frontbencher (সামনের সারী)
  • Leader (নেতা)
  • Minister (মন্ত্রী)
  • Cabinet Member (মন্ত্রিপরিষদের সদস্য)

Origin of Backbench

The term “backbench” originated in the British Parliament, where members who were not part of the government or opposition were seated on the back rows of the House of Commons. It symbolizes their position away from the center of power and influence.

Nearby Words

  • Backbencher (noun)
  • Backbenchers (noun)
  • Backbenchership (noun)
  • Backbenchings (noun)

Backbench in Literature Quotes

  • “The backbench is where the real work of parliament is done.” – Tony Benn (পশ্চাদসারীতেই সংসদের বাস্তব কাজ হয়। – টনি বেন)
  • “The backbench is the backbone of democracy.” – John Major (পশ্চাদসারী গণতন্ত্রের কণ্ঠস্বর। – জন মেজর)

Backbench Meaning in Different Languages

  • Bengali: পশ্চাদসারী
  • Hindi: पश्चात्तर
  • Nepali: पछाडीको
  • Urdu: پیچھے کی سیٹ
  • Tamil: பின்புறம் உள்ள மேடை
  • Telugu: బ్యాక్‌బెంచ్
  • Arabic: المقعد الخلفي
  • Chinese: 后座席
  • Japanese: バックベンチ
  • Russian: задний ряд

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