persona non grata

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English

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Etymology

From Latin persōna (person) + nōn (not) + grāta (from grātus (acceptable)).

Pronunciation

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Noun

persona non grata (plural personae non gratae)

  1. A person who is not welcome, especially a diplomat in a foreign country.

Usage notes

Sometimes incorrectly pluralized as personas non grata.

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Noun

persona non grata f (plural personae non gratae or personas non gratas)

  1. persona non grata (a person who is not welcome)