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Truant
01
a student who does not have permission for not attending school
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
animate
Plural form
truants
Who is a "truant"?
A truant is a person, usually a student, who stays away from school without permission or a valid reason. This behavior involves skipping school or being absent without justification, which is typically against school rules. Truants may face consequences such as detention, a warning, or other disciplinary actions to encourage regular attendance. It can also be a sign of underlying issues, such as a lack of interest in school, problems at home, or other personal challenges.
Examples
The principal called the parents of the truant to discuss their child's repeated absences.
02
a person who neglects or avoids their duties or responsibilities
Examples
The worker was dismissed for being a truant from his post.
truant
01
absent from duty or attendance without permission or valid reason
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
relational
ungradable
Examples
The truant student was marked absent again.
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