truant officer

== English == === Etymology === Compound of truant +‎ officer. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈtɹʊənt ˈɒfɪsə/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈtɹuːənt ˈɔfɪsɚ/ === Noun === truant officer (plural truant officers) An official responsible for investigating people who may be truant and compelling their attendance. ==== Translations ====