Meaning of the word absentee in English

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absentee

US /ˌæb.sənˈtiː/

UK /ˌæb.sənˈtiː/

a person who is expected to be present at a place or event but is not

Example:

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There were several absentees from the meeting.

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The teacher marked the absentee students.

Synonym:

nonattender truant missing person no-show AWOL

not present at a usual or expected place; absent

Example:

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The absentee landlord rarely visited the property.

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He cast an absentee ballot from overseas.

Antonym:

present attending

Related Word:

absenteeism