Added 9 October 2026
passport
/ˈpɑːspɔːt/ noun
In Latin: syngraphus Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about passport at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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Any authorization to pass or go somewhere.
the pass to visit had a strict time limit
- A document issued by a country to a citizen allowing that person to travel abroad and re-enter the home country.
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Any quality or characteristic that gains a person a favorable reception or acceptance or admission.
her pleasant personality is already a recommendation
Origin
From French passeport, from passer (“pass”) + port (“port”). Compare portpass. Equivalent to pass + port.
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