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Definition of truancy

truancy

/ˈtruː.ən.si/
tru · an · cy
Plural:truancies
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Adjective:truant
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• noun

1

The action or practice of staying away from school without good reason or permission; unexcused absence from compulsory education.

Example

"The school district implemented new counseling programs to reduce chronic truancy among high school students."

2

Neglect or avoidance of an assigned duty, responsibility, or obligation.

Example

"The committee criticized his frequent truancy from important legislative sessions."

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• Rhymes for truancy

• Nearby Words

trove
trowel
troy
truancy
truant
truce
truck

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Middle English noun 'truant' (from Old French 'truand', meaning a vagrant or beggar, probably of Celtic origin), combined with the suffix '-cy' denoting a state or practice.

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