Truant: meaning, definitions and examples
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truant
[ ˈtruːənt ]
school
A student who stays away from school without permission.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The teacher called the parents of the truant student.
- Truancy rates have been increasing in the district.
behavior
Characteristic of a truant; shirking or avoiding responsibility or obligation.
Synonyms
delinquent, irresponsible, neglectful
Examples of usage
- His truant behavior resulted in failing grades.
- She was punished for her truant attitude towards work.
Translations
Translations of the word "truant" in other languages:
🇵🇹 fujão
🇮🇳 अनुपस्थित
🇩🇪 Schulschwänzer
🇮🇩 bolos
🇺🇦 прогульник
🇵🇱 wagarowicz
🇯🇵 サボり
🇫🇷 absentéiste
🇪🇸 ausente
🇹🇷 dalgacı
🇰🇷 무단 결석자
🇸🇦 متغيب
🇨🇿 záškolák
🇸🇰 záškolák
🇨🇳 逃学者
🇸🇮 špricar
🇮🇸 skólastrákur
🇰🇿 мектептен қашатын
🇬🇪 გამომცდელი
🇦🇿 qaçqın
🇲🇽 ausente
Word origin
The word 'truant' originated from the Latin word 'truanus', meaning 'idle' or 'lazy'. It first appeared in English in the 15th century. Truancy has been a concern for educators for centuries, as students skipping school can lead to academic problems and social issues. Efforts to address truancy include interventions, support programs, and penalties for both students and parents.