Crossword Genius

Alien from Ancient Rome (7,3,5)

Ross

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persona non grata

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'alien' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for persona non grata that I've seen before include "One banned" , "Undesirable" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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