What does persona non grata meaning?
a person who is unacceptable or unwelcome
Definition of persona non grata : a person who is unacceptable or unwelcome Luis Villoro is hardly a persona non grata.
What’s another word for persona non grata?
In this page you can discover 7 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for persona-non-grata, like: unwelcome person, undesirable, unacceptable person, objectionable person, bad-news, bete noire and pet-peeve.
Where does the word persona non grata come from?
Persona non grata comes from the Latin word persona, “person,” plus non grata, “not pleasing.”
What is the meaning of grata?
adjective. : personally acceptable or welcome.
What is the meaning of grata or Gratia?
: as a favor : not compelled by legal right.
Does non gratis mean free?
: without charge or recompense : free the food was supplied gratis.
When was persona non grata first used?
Persona grata was then transferred to the language of international diplomacy, where it has flourished since the 1850s; the negative persona non grata, which is now more common than the positive phrase, appears to have developed in English-language contexts in the nineteenth century.
Who can issue persona non grata?
A diplomatic or consular agent can be declared persona non grata at any moment, even prior to his entry into the territory of the receiving State (Article 9 of the 1961 Convention on Diplomatic Relations and Article 23 of the 1963 Convention on Consular Relations).
What language is grata?
Italian
English Translation of “grata” | Collins Italian-English Dictionary.
What is the meaning of Grada?
grada f (plural grades) A wide step, especially one large enough to sit on; bleacher. stairway synonym ▲ Synonym: graderia.
What is the plural of persona non grata?
nounWord forms: plural personae non gratae (pɜːˈsəʊniː nɒn ˈɡrɑːtiː ) 1. an unacceptable or unwelcome person.
What is the meaning of Gratia?
adjective or adverb. : as a favor : not compelled by legal right.
What savory means?
Definition of savory (Entry 2 of 3) 1 : a small serving of food that is spicy or salty but not sweet Those tempted toward savories can nibble on smoked-salmon or lobster-rémoulade tea sandwiches.— Andy Birsh.