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persona non grata (s) (noun), persona non gratae (pl)
An unacceptable person: Persona non grata literally means a “person not appreciated", which usually refers to a foreign individual whose entrance or residency in a particular country is prohibited by that country's government.

Although normally of diplomatic usage, persona non grata may be used in any situation which expresses the undesirability of someone.

A person who is not acceptable.
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This entry is located in the following units: Latin Proverbs, Mottoes, Phrases, and Words: Group P (page 4) person-, parson- (page 1)