HyperDic: shadow_cabinet

English > 1 sense of the expression shadow cabinet:
NOUNgroupshadow cabineta group of senior members of the political party that is out of power
English > shadow cabinet: 1 sense > noun 1, group
MeaningA group of senior members of the political party that is out of power; these members would probably assume corresponding positions as ministers in the British Cabinet if their party was elected.
RegionUnited Kingdom, UK, U.K., Britain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Great BritainA monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles
Broadercabinetpersons appointed by a head of state to head executive departments of government and act as official advisers

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