# truant officer

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈtɹʊənt ˈɒfɪsə/

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

## Etymology
Compound of truant + officer.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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