Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
truant
Noun
/ˈtruːənt/
Definition
A student who stays away from school without permission.
Examples
- The truant was caught wandering the streets instead of attending class.
- Parents are often notified when their child is marked as truant.
- Schools implement policies to reduce truant behavior among students.
Meaning
The term refers to individuals, typically students, who are absent from their school without justification or authorization.
Synonyms
- Absentee
- Delinquent
- Skiver
- Stay-at-home
