persona non grata
phrase | /persona non grata/
a person who is unacceptable or unwelcome; officially no longer welcome
Literal meaning:
"person not pleasing"
persona non grata
phrase | /persona non grata/
Foreign Words & PhrasesLatinMEDIUMa person who is unacceptable or unwelcome; officially no longer welcome
Literal meaning:
"person not pleasing"
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Examples
"After the scandal, he was declared persona non grata by the embassy."
"The diplomat was persona non grata and recalled immediately."
Mnemonic Trick
Persona non grata = person not welcome → officially unwelcome
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