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absentee

ab·sen·tee

US/ˌæb.sn̩ˈti/ rare uk

noun

1.

one that is absent or not in residence

Origin

From absent + -ee.

Phrases

  • absentee ballot
  • absentee ownership
  • absentee vote
  • absentee voting

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