absentee
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Definition
Noun: 1. A person who is not present in a place where they are expected or required to be: This refers to an individual who is absent, especially from work, school, a meeting, or a duty. 2. A property owner who does not reside on or near their property: Historically, this often refers to a landlord, particularly one who owns and rents out land or property but lives elsewhere.
Usage Examples
- General Absence:
- The teacher marked John as an absentee because he missed three classes in a row.
- The company has a strict policy for dealing with chronic absentees.
- Property Owner:
- The farm suffered from neglect because it was owned by an absentee landlord living abroad.
- The new law aimed to tax absentee owners of vacant city apartments.
Advanced Usage
- "Absentee ballot": A vote cast by a person who cannot be present at their designated polling place on an election day.
- She requested an absentee ballot for the presidential election.
- "Absenteeism": The habitual or intentional failure to be present, especially at work or school.
- High rates of absenteeism can disrupt workplace productivity.
Variants and Related Words
- Absent (adjective): Not present in a place.
- He was absent from the meeting.
- Absence (noun): The state of being away or not present.
- Her absence was noted by everyone.
Synonyms
- Nonattender: One who does not attend.
- Truant: A student who stays away from school without permission.
- AWOL (Acronym for "Absent Without Leave"): Used primarily in military or formal contexts for an unauthorized absence.
Related Phrases
- "Absentee landlord": A landlord who does not live in or near the property they rent out.
- The tenants complained that the absentee landlord was slow to make repairs.
- "Absentee owner": An owner, especially of a business, who is not actively involved in its day-to-day operations.
- The store declined under an absentee owner who lived in another state.
Noun
- one that is absent or not in residence