absentee
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Noun — Someone who is not present where they are expected to be, such as work or school.
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How to use absentee
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Etymology
Formed from absent plus the suffix -ee, following the same pattern as "employee" or "trainee."
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What does “absentee” mean?
The word “absentee” means someone who is not present where they are expected to be, such as work or school. In plain terms, someone who is missing from where they should be — often used specifically for landlords and voters who act remotely.
How do you pronounce “absentee”?
“Absentee” is pronounced ab-sn-TEE (/ˌæb.sn̩ˈti/ in IPA).
How do you use “absentee” in a sentence?
Here is “absentee” used in a sentence: “The teacher marked down three absentees for the day.”
What part of speech is “absentee”?
“Absentee” is a noun.
How many meanings does “absentee” have?
“Absentee” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone who is not present where they are expected to be, such as work or school.