country of origin

noun phrase

: the country where something or someone comes from

Examples of country of origin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Would they be deported to their country of origin, sent back to Mexico or released to Lenander's or another shelter? Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 16 Aug. 2024 The United States gave me the opportunities that my country of origin couldn’t give me. Stephania Taladrid, The New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2024 To honor this centennial, the city is welcoming the athletes by sailing them down the Seine in boats reflecting their country of origin. Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 25 July 2024 VPNs can help prevent cyberattacks and keep users' devices safe, but they can also be customized to display a specific country of origin. Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 20 June 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 21 Sep. 2024.

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