absentee

//ˌæb.sənˈtiː//
B2Frequency Level 11Formal
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Noun

absenteeSingular
absenteesPlural
1

A person who is expected to be present at a place but is not there.

The teacher noted the absentees in the attendance book.

2

A person who is habitually absent, especially from work or school.

The teacher kept a list of absentees who missed class frequently.

Antonym