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    persona non grata
    /pəˌsəʊnə nɒn ˈɡrɑːtə/

    noun

    • 1. an unacceptable or unwelcome person: "he was persona non grata with the regime"

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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Persona_non_grataPersona non grata - Wikipedia

    In diplomacy, a persona non grata (PNG) ( Latin: "person not welcome", plural: personae non gratae) is a foreign diplomat who is asked by the host country to be recalled to their home country.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPERSONA NON GRATA | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    a person who is not wanted or welcome in a particular country, because they are unacceptable to its government: He was declared persona non grata and asked to leave the country within 48 hours. someone who is not popular or accepted by others: From the look on their faces, I was obviously persona non grata.

  4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › persona non grataPersona non grata Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of PERSONA NON GRATA is a person who is unacceptable or unwelcome —typically used without a or the. How to use persona non grata in a sentence.

  5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › persona non grataPersona non grata - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

    You can use the term persona non grata to describe anyone who is unwelcome, whether it's an obnoxious party guest or a trespasser using your yard as a shortcut.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › persona-non-grataPERSONA NON GRATA Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    A person who is no longer favored or welcome: “After my angry words with the manager, I am persona non grata at the video store.” From Latin, meaning “an unacceptable person.”

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDefinition of 'persona non grata' - Collins Online Dictionary

    1. an unacceptable or unwelcome person. 2. a diplomatic or consular officer who is not acceptable to the government or sovereign to whom he or she is accredited. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. persona non grata in American English. (pərˈsoʊnə noʊn ˈgrɑtə )

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishpersona non grata noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    a person who is not welcome in a particular place because of something they have said or done, especially one who is told to leave a country by the government. Their ambassador was declared persona non grata and forced to leave the country. Word Origin.

  9. thewordcounter.com › persona-non-grata-meaningWhat Does Persona Non Grata Mean? | The Word Counter

    Mar 10, 2022 · Today, we’re diving deeper into the meaning of persona non grata. What Is the Definition of Persona Non Grata? According to the Collins English Dictionary, persona non grata is defined as a person who is not acceptable or welcome.

  10. backbaykings.com › persona-non-grataUnderstanding Persona Non Grata: Everything You Need to Know

    Mar 11, 2024 · What does persona non grata mean? Answer: Persona is a Latin phrase that translates to “person not welcome.” It is used to describe individuals who are unwelcome or unacceptable due to their actions, behavior, or affiliations in a particular place or community.

  11. www.yourdictionary.com › persona-non-grataPersona Non Grata Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    Persona Non Grata definition: Fully unacceptable or unwelcome, especially to a foreign government.