absentee
noun/ˌæbsənˈtiː/
Frequency rank: #10,909 most common English word
Meaning
A person who is absent from a place where they are expected to be, especially work or school.
Example sentence
The teacher marked him as absentee because he missed three classes without any notice.
Synonyms & related words
- truant
- no-show
- deserter
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