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ab·sen·tee
absentee
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- pronunciation:
- aeb
sn
ti
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
a person who is absent, esp. from duty, work, or property.
Due to the high number of absentees, work had to be discontinued.- similar words:
- shirker, slacker, truant
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part of speech: |
adjective |
definition: |
of or pertaining to one who is absent.
The tenants claimed that the absentee landlord neglected the property.- similar words:
- absent, truant
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