truant
Plural
truants
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a student who does not have permission for not attending school
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.
- The principal called the parents of the truant to discuss their child's repeated absences.
- The school has a strict policy for dealing with students who are truant without valid reasons.
- She was marked as truant after skipping class to hang out with friends.
- The truant officer visited the homes of students who were frequently absent from school.
- Being truant can lead to serious academic consequences and disciplinary actions.
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2
a person who neglects or avoids their duties or responsibilities
- The worker was dismissed for being a truant from his post.
- The truant avoided work while pretending to be busy.
- The truant failed to attend the scheduled meeting.
- Even leaders can be truants from their moral duties.
- He was known as a truant from civic participation.
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