persona non grata
The origin and history of persona non grata.
Etymology
Latin, literally 'person not pleasing', from persona 'person', non 'not' and grata, feminine of gratus 'pleasing, welcome'.
The origin and history of persona non grata.
Latin, literally 'person not pleasing', from persona 'person', non 'not' and grata, feminine of gratus 'pleasing, welcome'.
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