noun
a person who is absent or away, especially from work or school
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The company implemented a policy to address absenteeism among employees.
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John is known as the absentee in our group because he's always missing from meetings.
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Don't be an absentee at the party tonight, we all want you there!
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Her mind was often an absentee during the long meetings, lost in thoughts of her upcoming vacation.