Backbencher
Backbencher noun - A member of the House of Commons who is not a party leader.
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Chieftain and backbencher are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Chieftain" instead a noun "Backbencher".
Chieftain
Chieftain noun - The head of a tribe or clan.
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Synonyms for Chieftain
Backbencher and chieftain are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Backbencher" instead a noun "Chieftain".
Nearby Words: chieftainship, chieftaincy
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