country of origin

noun phrase

: the country where something or someone comes from

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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 All those residing in the region and whose business and impact are mainly in these countries/territories are eligible, regardless of their country of origin or citizenship. —

Rana Wehbe Watson, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024 Plundered by French colonial troops in 1892, these artifacts now make their way from Paris back to their country of origin, the present-day Republic of Benin. —

Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 12 Sep. 2024 Diop’s doc opens in November 2021 as twenty-six royal treasures from the former Kingdom are about to leave Paris to return to their country of origin. —

Zac Ntim, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for country of origin

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