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A person who misses school or work; someone who is not there.

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Usage examples (25)
  • Last Wednesday Fred was an absentee and missed the committee meeting.
  • Ian Ashbee (knee) is a long-term absentee and he is definitely out.
  • But also warns that "absentee is probably the riskiest way to vote".
  • Lee Cattermole (knee) is a long-term absentee for Steve Bruce's (pictured) side.
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  • In legal terms, an "absentee" (one who is not present) may be referred to as "in absentia" (absent).
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