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truancy

/ˈtruː.ən.si/

Translations

truancynoun

truancies

Truancy is a serious issue in many schools.

Прогул — это серьезная проблема во многих школах.

Additional translations

Synonyms

playing hooky

Antonyms

truancyadjective

/ˈtruː.ən.si/

Used attributively before another noun to denote a relation to unauthorized absence, e.g., "truancy officer".

truancynoun

The action of staying away from school without good reason; absenteeism.

The school has a strict policy to reduce truancy among students.

Deliberate absence from work, duty, or any required activity without permission or good reason.

Repeated truancy from the workplace can result in disciplinary action.

truancyadjective

Relating to or intended to deal with unauthorized absence from school or work.

The city funded new truancy programs to keep students in class.