truant officer

English

Etymology

Compound of truant +‎ officer.

Pronunciation

Noun

truant officer (plural truant officers)

  1. 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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