persona non grata
a person who is not welcome: He has become persona non grata in our club since his angry outburst.
a diplomatic representative unacceptable to an accrediting government.
Origin of persona non grata
1- Compare persona grata.
Words Nearby persona non grata
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How to use persona non grata in a sentence
Egypt expelled the Turkish ambassador last year, prompting Ankara to declare the Egyptian envoy in Turkey persona non grata.
Turkey Takes in ‘Terrorists’ from the Muslim Brotherhood | Thomas Seibert | September 19, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTTwo of the biggest of those, Julian Assange and Edward Snowden, are currently persona non grata in much of the Western world.
Benedict Cumberbatch on 'The Imitation Game,' Homophobia, and How to Combat ISIS | Marlow Stern | September 8, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTYet they are, as Garcia says, “persona non grata on our own tribal land.”
A Shooting on a Tribal Land Uncovers Feds Running Wild | Caitlin Dickson | August 26, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAs a result of the FBI designation, ICP was persona non grata in numerous places, including many potential Gathering sites.
A Report From the Misunderstood Gathering of the Juggalos | Steve Miller | July 28, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe only thing an Israeli prime minister may not be—at least, not for long—is persona non-grata in the White House.
To make my position more intolerable, I am persona non grata with both sides.
The Courier of the Ozarks | Byron A. DunnBurleigh was evidently persona non grata in the eyes of both.
Warrior Gap | Charles KingI may have been persona non grata, but, if so, she did not express her feeling.
Birds of the Rockies | Leander Sylvester KeyserSeeing that I would henceforth be persona non grata at the palace, I sought obscurity in the writing and publication of books.
The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce | Ambrose BierceThe grocer, who in being taxed aids in paying the officer's salary, is persona non grata.
As A Chinaman Saw Us | Anonymous
British Dictionary definitions for persona non grata
/ Latin (pɜːˈsəʊnə nɒn ˈɡrɑːtə) /
an unacceptable or unwelcome person
a diplomatic or consular officer who is not acceptable to the government or sovereign to whom he or she is accredited
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Cultural definitions for persona non grata
[ (puhr-soh-nuh non grah-tuh, grat-tuh) ]
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.”
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