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absentee

noun ab·sen·tee \ˌab-sən-ˈtē\

: a person who is not present in a usual or expected place : a person who is absent

Full Definition of ABSENTEE

:  one that is absent: as
a :  a proprietor that lives away from his or her estate or business
b :  one missing from work or school
absentee adjective
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First Known Use of ABSENTEE

1605

Rhymes with ABSENTEE

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ABSENTEE Defined for Kids

absentee

noun ab·sen·tee \ˌab-sən-ˈtē\

Definition of ABSENTEE for Kids

:  a person who is not present

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