truant officer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An official responsible for investigating people who may be truant and compelling their attendance.

Pronunciation

/ˈtɹʊənt ˈɒfɪsə/ /ˈtɹuːənt ˈɔfɪsɚ/

Word forms

truant officer truant officers

Etymology

Compound of truant + officer.

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