noun

absentee

ab-sn-TEE

noun

Someone who is not present where they are expected to be, such as work or school.

"The teacher marked down three absentees for the day."

A property owner or voter who exercises their role remotely rather than in person.

"He submitted an absentee ballot before flying overseas."

"The building was neglected under an absentee landlord."

How to Use Absentee

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone who is missing from where they should be — often used specifically for landlords and voters who act remotely.

Common pairings

absentee ballot absentee landlord absentee voter

absentees plural

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Formed from absent plus the suffix -ee, following the same pattern as "employee" or "trainee."

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