absenteeship

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US/ˌæb.sn̩ˈti.ʃɪp/

noun

Absenteeism, in particular related to landowners.

First used First attested in the late 18ᵗʰ century.Scrabble 19
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Meanings

nounabsenteeship (plural absenteeships)

plural absenteeships

  1. rareAbsenteeism, in particular related to landowners.First known use First attested in the late 18ᵗʰ century.

Origin

From absentee + -ship.

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APA

absenteeship. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/absenteeship

MLA

“absenteeship.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/absenteeship. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “absenteeship,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/absenteeship.

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