place of origin

Noun

Meaning

where something originated or was nurtured in its early existence

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

fatherland fountainhead home homeland motherland birthplace cradle fount country of origin provenance native land mother country provenience place of birth

Antonyms

overseas foreign country

Hypernyms

beginning source origin root rootage

Examples

It (insecurity) is a feeling that is deeply felt and is shared by most members of my community, irrespective of religion, status, education, background or place of origin. Joni Madraiwiwi

the birthplace of civilization Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

place of matriculation place of meeting place of military action place of refuge place of residence place of resort