truant officer
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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