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fence-sit⋅ter

[fens-sit-er]
–noun
a person who remains neutral or undecided in a controversy.

Origin:
1900–05


fence-sitting, noun
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fence sitter  
n.   Informal
One who takes a position of neutrality or indecision, as in a controversial matter.
fence'-sit'ting (fěns'sĭt'ĭng) n.
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