Antonyms for absenteeism


Grammar : Noun
Spell : ab-suh n-tee-iz-uh m
Phonetic Transcription : ˌæb sənˈti ɪz əm


Definition of absenteeism

Origin :
  • 1829, from absentee + -ism; originally in reference to landlords, especially in Ireland (absentee in this sense is in Johnson's dictionary); reference to pupils or workers is from 1922.
  • noun state of not being present
Example sentences :
  • Absenteeism is agreed on all hands to be the bane of Ireland.
  • Extract from : « Nuts and Nutcrackers » by Charles James Lever
  • It would astonish you to know the extent of the evil of "absenteeism."
  • Extract from : « The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln, Volume Six » by Abraham Lincoln
  • The absenteeism of her Emperors was producing its inevitable result.
  • Extract from : « The Story of Nuremberg » by Cecil Headlam
  • He demanded the suppression of absenteeism; he demanded free trade.
  • Extract from : « The English in the West Indies » by James Anthony Froude
  • Two articles especially prevented, as far as possible, absenteeism.
  • Extract from : « At Last » by Charles Kingsley
  • Here appears to be a case, not of rack-renting, but of absenteeism.
  • Extract from : « Ireland Under Coercion (2nd ed.) (1 of 2) (1888) » by William Henry Hurlbert
  • “Absenteeism” has its compensations as well as its disadvantages.
  • Extract from : « Ireland Under Coercion (2nd ed.) (1 of 2) (1888) » by William Henry Hurlbert
  • In other words, rent was increased, and absenteeism became general.
  • Extract from : « Is Ulster Right? » by Anonymous
  • Let us now inquire how things stood with regard to absenteeism.
  • Extract from : « The Open Secret of Ireland » by T. M. Kettle
  • The channels through which this export of capital proceeded were absenteeism and over-taxation.
  • Extract from : « The Open Secret of Ireland » by T. M. Kettle

Synonyms for absenteeism

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