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persona grata

adjective per·so·na gra·ta \pər-ˈsō-nə-ˈgra-tə, -ˈgrä-\

Definition of PERSONA GRATA

:  personally acceptable or welcome
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Origin of PERSONA GRATA

New Latin, acceptable person
First Known Use: 1882

Rhymes with PERSONA GRATA

inamorata, missa cantata, res judicata

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2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. persona grata
  2. persona non grata
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