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Synonyms for absentees

Grammar : Noun
Spell : ab-suh n-tee
Phonetic Transcription : ˌæb sənˈti

Définition of absentees

Origin :
  • 1530s, from absent (v.) + -ee.
  • As in absconder : noun person who escapes
Example sentences :
  • Mr. Barlee: One more cheer for the absentees--Mr. Forrest's companions.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • Absentees and loiterers were hurried to their boxes by horse-patrols.
  • Extract from : « Diderot and the Encyclopdists » by John Morley
  • The General is becoming excited on the subject of absentees.
  • Extract from : « The Citizen-Soldier » by John Beatty
  • What have you seen in Bangkok, Miss Blanche, that the absentees have not seen?
  • Extract from : « Four Young Explorers » by Oliver Optic
  • We had to ask no end of questions about Siam because the lecture was postponed for the absentees.
  • Extract from : « Four Young Explorers » by Oliver Optic
  • “Then you have heard from the absentees, Mr. Lowington,” said Paul Kendall.
  • Extract from : « Up The Baltic » by Oliver Optic
  • The absentees were safe and well, and would arrive by Thursday.
  • Extract from : « Up The Baltic » by Oliver Optic
  • I thought it strange that this man should be amongst the absentees.
  • Extract from : « The Crack of Doom » by Robert Cromie
  • The ranger was profoundly interested in two of these absentees.
  • Extract from : « The Phantom of the River » by Edward S. Ellis
  • The absentees returned home in the afternoon of the third day.
  • Extract from : « The Maidens' Lodge » by Emily Sarah Holt

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