[ab-suh
n-tee-iz-uhm] 
| 1. | frequent or habitual absence from work, school, etc.: rising absenteeism in the industry. |
| 2. | the practice of being an absentee landlord. |
| ab·sen·tee·ism (āb'sən-tē'ĭz'əm) n.
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| Main Entry: | absenteeism |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | See presenteeism |
Habitual absence from work, thought to reflect employee demoralization or dissatisfaction.
