absentee
Americannoun
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a person who is absent, especially from work or school.
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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.
noun
Etymology
Origin of absentee
Example Sentences
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The clash lost some luster with Oklahoma City's reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander headlining a raft of Thunder absentees as he missed a ninth straight game with an abdominal strain.
From Barron's
The British and Irish Lions duo were high-profile absentees from the 23 for Scotland's opening two matches of the tournament against Italy and England amid doubts over their form.
From Barron's
A once proud, close-knit community has been left to the vagaries of absentee landlords, rising deprivation and residents who often don't want to be here.
From BBC
“I hope he’s right. Though if the absentee rate is any indication, a lot of parents are guessing differently. Do you have your academic transcripts from your previous school?”
From Literature
Spurs were in control from start to finish but needed to dig deep for the win, with over a dozen absentees and only one senior player on the bench.
From Barron's
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