Phrase guide

truant officer

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈtɹʊənt ˈɒfɪsə/
  • General-American: /ˈtɹuːənt ˈɔfɪsɚ/

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noun

Meaning 1

An official responsible for investigating people who may be truant and compelling their attendance.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The truant officer called at the home to see why the student hadn't arrived.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Compound of truant + officer.