noun
- students who stay away from school without permission
Usage: plural of truant
Examples
- The principal called the parents of several truants.
- Truants were found hanging out at the mall during school hours.
- The school implemented a new policy to reduce the number of truants.
- Security guards were hired to patrol areas where truants typically gather.
- The truancy officer spoke with the truants about returning to class.
- Many truants struggle with academic or personal issues at home.