You can vote by absentee ballot.
Source: tatoeba (4288128)
Absentee
/ˌæb.sn̩ˈti/
Synonyms for "absentee" (17 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (4)
Strong matches (5)
Related words (8)
Noun(8 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: absent, absent elector, absentee voter, absentees, away.
- Sentence evidence is available for absentee, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "absentee".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "absentee"
Keep "absentee" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "absentee" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "absentee", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "absentee" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
10 entriesMore specific
11 entriesabsent employeeabsent patientabsent studentabsent voterabsentee ballotabsentee landlordabsentee parentabsentee studentabsentee votingmail-in voternonresident voter
Collocations
10 entriesabsentee ballotabsentee landlordabsentee listabsentee policyabsentee rateabsentee recordabsentee studentabsentee voterabsentee votingabsenteeism rate
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
1 entriesTranslations
20 translations across 14 languages.
Campidanese Sardinian
2 entries- ausente noun (person who is absent)
- stesiau noun (person who is absent)
Dutch
1 entries- afwezige noun (person who is absent)
Finnish
2 entries- poissaoleva noun (person who is absent)
- poissaoleva noun (one that is nonexistent or lacking)
French
1 entries- absent noun (person who is absent)
Gallurese
1 entries- assenti noun (person who is absent)
German
2 entries- Abwesende noun (person who is absent)
- Abwesender noun (person who is absent)
Greek
1 entries- απών noun (person who is absent)
Italian
1 entries- assente noun (person who is absent)
Māori
1 entries- kaitakē noun (person who is absent)
Portuguese
3 entries- absentista noun (landholder who doesn't live where his estate is)
- ausente noun (person who is absent)
- faltoso noun (person who is absent)
Russian
1 entries- отсу́тствующий noun (person who is absent)
Sardinian
1 entries- ausente noun (person who is absent)
Sassarese
1 entries- assenti noun (person who is absent)
Spanish
2 entries- ausentado noun (person who is absent)
- ausente noun (person who is absent)
Sample sentences
14 total sentences available.
The absentee landlord requires a state to enforce his claims to the property.
Source: tatoeba (6366624)
The traveler sent in an absentee vote by mail.
Source: tatoeba (6759732)
By tradition, the Kabyle cake was divided into 4 to 8 parts by the grandmother or the hostess. If there is a part left, she brings it to her lips and then reserves it for the current absentee or the deceased, to honor his/her soul.
Source: tatoeba (10267405)
Showing 4 of 14 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "absentee"?
Closest matches include absent, absent elector, absentee voter, absentees, away.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "absentee"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.