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Definition of stayaway

stayaway

/ˈsteɪ.əˌweɪ/
stay · a · way
Plural:stayaways
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stayaway Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who stays away from a place, event, or activity, such as an absent voter, supporter, or employee.

Example

"Political analysts blamed the party's narrow defeat on the unexpectedly high number of stayaways on election day."

2

South African A mass protest or strike in which workers, students, or citizens remain at home rather than going to work or school.

Example

"Trade unions organized a two-day national stayaway to protest against rising fuel and transport costs."

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• adjective

1

Choosing to remain absent from a place, event, or responsibility; failing to attend or report.

Example

"The club fined the stayaway midfielder after he failed to report for pre-season training."

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• Rhymes for stayaway

• Nearby Words

stavanger
stave
stay
stayaway
staycation
staycationer
stayer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Stayaway. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/stayaway
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