country of origin

noun phrase

: the country where something or someone comes from

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The film changes Benítez’s country of origin to Mexico and alters his most recent post from Baghdad to Kabul, Afghanistan. Eric Andersson, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024 Set in November 2021, the film charts 26 royal treasures from the Kingdom of Dahomey that are due to leave Paris and return to their country of origin, the present-day Republic of Benin. Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2024 Every product page on their site includes detailed information about materials, country of origin, and certifications for working conditions along the supply chain. Amy Francombe, WIRED, 13 Oct. 2024 The authors of the study, published in the International Journal of Historical Archaeology, analyzed the carvings and inlays of the structure to determine its country of origin. Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 24 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for country of origin 

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“Country of origin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/country%20of%20origin. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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