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absentéisme — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • absenteeism noun The state of being absent, especially frequently or without good reason; the practice of an absentee.
  • truancy noun The act of staying away from school without permission or a valid reason.

Senses

absentéisme is used for these senses in English:

  • absenteeism The state of being absent, especially frequently or without good reason; the practice of an absentee. [First attested in the early 19th century.]
  • truancy The act of shirking from responsibilities and duties, especially from attending school.

absenteeism — full definition

  1. noun The state of being absent, especially frequently or without good reason; the practice of an absentee.
  2. noun The practice of absenting oneself from the country or district where one's estate is situated.

truancy — full definition

  1. noun The act of staying away from school without permission or a valid reason.
  2. noun Absence from any duty or place where a person is expected to be, without leave.