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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