: a tendency to be away from work or school without a good reason : the practice or habit of being absent from work or school
Her office has a high rate of absenteeism. [=people in her office are frequently absent from work]
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“Absenteeism.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/absenteeism. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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