Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
persona non grata
Noun
/ˌpɜːrsəˈnoʊn ˈɡrɑːtə/
Definition
A person who is not welcome or is unacceptable in a particular situation or place.
Examples
- After the scandal, she became a persona non grata in her own town.
- His controversial remarks made him a persona non grata at the event.
Meaning
The term refers to someone who is barred from entering a certain territory or who is no longer favored or accepted by a group or community.
Synonyms
- Outcast
- Pariah
- Leper
