absenteeism

[ ab-suh n-tee-iz-uh m ]

/ ˌæb sənˈti ɪz əm /

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noun

frequent or habitual absence from work, school, etc.: rising absenteeism in the industry.

the practice of being an absentee landlord.

Nearby words

absente reo, absentee, absentee ballot, absentee landlord, absentee vote, absenteeism, absentia, absently, absidia, absinthe, absinthism

Origin of absenteeism

First recorded in 1820–30; absentee + -ism

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Examples from the Web for absenteeism

Plus, studies have shown that, by meeting nursing women's needs, employers can lower rates of absenteeism and turnover.
How Breast Pumps Became a Political Issue|Danielle Friedman|February 19, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Absenteeism has been a great evil, though the estates of some absentees have been notably well managed.
Irish History and the Irish Question|Goldwin Smith
Yet there were many sources of weakness in the scheme of government—divided authority, absenteeism, personal unfitness.
The Canadian Dominion|Oscar D. Skelton
Where else is there an exportation of over one-third of the rents, and an absenteeism of the chief landlords?
Thomas Davis, Selections from his Prose and Poetry|Thomas Davis

In other words, rent was increased, and absenteeism became general.
Is Ulster Right?|Anonymous
During the same period worktime losses from absenteeism amounted to about 12 million man-hours.
Area Handbook for Romania|Eugene K. Keefe, Donald W. Bernier, Lyle E. Brenneman, William Giloane, James M. Moore, and Neda A. Walpole

British Dictionary definitions for absenteeism

absenteeism

/ (ˌæbsənˈtiːɪzəm) /

noun

persistent absence from work, school, etc

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Culture definitions for absenteeism

absenteeism

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