Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
absentee
noun
/ˌæb.sənˈtiː/
Definition
A person who is expected or required to be present but is not.
Examples
- Many students were marked as absentee for the exam.
- The board will discuss the implications of absentee voting.
- Due to unforeseen circumstances, she was an absentee at the conference.
Meaning
Absentee refers to someone who is not present at a place where they are supposed to be, often used in contexts like schools or meetings.
Synonyms
- nonattendee
- absent person
- no-show
