absenteeism

[ab-suhn-tee-iz-uhm]

noun

1. frequent or habitual absence from work, school, etc..

   rising absenteeism in the industry.

2. the practice of being an absentee landlord.

absenteeism

/ ˌæbsənˈtiːɪzəm /

noun

1. persistent absence from work, school, etc

absenteeism

1. Habitual absence from work, thought to reflect employee demoralization or dissatisfaction.

Word History and Origins

Origin of absenteeism¹

First recorded in 1820–30; absentee + -ism

Example Sentences

Many parents disagree — especially parents of children in kindergarten and transitional kindergarten, who have the highest rates of chronic absenteeism statewide — as well as the germiest hands, snottiest noses and least developed immune systems.

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Attendance is far from fully recovered as chronic absenteeism remains high.

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“State leaders say they care about reducing chronic absenteeism and keeping kids in school — but reducing vaccinations does the opposite, putting our children’s health and education at risk,” the statement said.

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A recent symposium at the American Enterprise Institute, where scholars shared research on the problem of widespread absenteeism, offered insights into the nationwide issue.

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In the Los Angeles Unified district, some teachers have reported increased absenteeism.

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