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fence-sit·ter
/
ˈfɛnsˌsɪt
ər
/
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fens
-sit-er
]
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noun
a person who remains neutral or undecided in a controversy.
Origin:
1900–05
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fence-sit·ting,
noun
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fence-sitter
noun
a person who won't take sides in a controversy
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