visa

Pronunciation: /ˈviːzə/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun an endorsement made in a passport that allows the bearer to enter the country issuing it
  2. verb provide (a passport) with a visa
  3. verb approve officially

Etymology

From 1831, "official signature or endorsement on a passport," from French visa, from Latin charta vīsa (“paper that has been seen”) from feminine perfect passive of Latin vidēre (“to see”). Compare vision, video, vista.

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