1. people who are absent from a place where they are expected to be, especially from work or school
Usage: plural form

Examples

• The teacher marked down the names of all absenters in her attendance book.
• Company policy requires absenters to provide a doctor’s note after three days.
• The meeting proceeded despite several absenters from the board.
• Chronic absenters may face disciplinary action at school.
• The supervisor called to check on the absenters from today’s shift.
• Absenters will need to make up the missed exam next week.