truant officer
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Compound of truant + officer.
Pronunciation[edit]
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈtɹʊənt ˈɒfɪsə/
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈtɹuːənt ˈɔfɪsɚ/
Noun[edit]
truant officer (plural truant officers)
- An official responsible for investigating people who may be truant and compelling their attendance.
- The truant officer called at the home to see why the student hadn't arrived.
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