Absentee
Meaning of absentee: The dictionary definition of “absentee” is a noun that refers to a person who is expected or required to be present at a particular place or event but is not there.
Use cases:
- Workplace or school attendance: Referring to someone who is absent from work or school without permission or explanation.
Example: The teacher took attendance and marked two students as absent.
- Voting context: Describing someone who does not attend a voting process or election in which they are eligible to participate.
Example: The absentee ballots were counted separately after the election.
Examples In Sentence:
- The absentee rate at the factory increased due to a flu outbreak.
- He was listed as an absentee on the roster because of a family emergency.
- The absentee landlord rarely visited the property.
Related words:
- Truant
- Nonattender
- Missing
- Absence
