absentee

Word parts

absent + -ee

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˌæb.sn̩ˈti/

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Noun

Singular absentee

Plural absentees

1. (countable) An absentee is someone that is not present in one function. Usually used in absence from school.
   • Synonym: truant

   The history class has no absentees today.

Related words

• absent