visa
|vi/sa|
B1
/ˈviːzə/
passport endorsement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'visa' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'charta visa,' where 'charta' meant 'paper' and 'visa' meant 'seen.'
Historical Evolution
'charta visa' transformed into the French word 'visée,' and eventually became the modern English word 'visa' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a paper that has been seen,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an endorsement on a passport.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an endorsement on a passport indicating that the holder is allowed to enter, leave, or stay for a specified period of time in a country.
She applied for a tourist visa to visit Japan.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 17:51