absentee

[ab-suhn-tee]

noun

1. a person who is absent, especially from work or school.

2. a person who is defined by their absence, such as a landowner who does not live on certain property owned or a voter who is permitted to cast a ballot by mail.

absentee

/ ˌæbsənˈtiː /

noun

1. 1. a person who is absent

   2. ( as modifier )

      an absentee voter

Word History and Origins

Origin of absentee¹

First recorded in 1530–40; absent + -ee

Example Sentences

Those wanting an absentee ballot would be asked to write an ID number on the form.

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States often rely on that signature over time for other purposes, such as validating absentee ballot requests.

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The absentee totem, the one with the power to make all the major calls he pleases without having the responsibility of justifying them in any public forum.

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He likes that the kids do homework on the bus together, and that absentee rates are low.

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Borthwick said that former England captain Owen Farrell - a notable absentee from England's training group - is concentrating on playing for Saracens after his summer move back from Racing 92.

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