origins
origins [plural]2 F0 used to describe the particular way in which something started to exist or someone started their life: » The story has obscure origins (= no one knows how it started).» The president's family was of humble origins (= they were poor people without a good position in society).Thesaurus+: ↑Origins and sources3 C1 [U] where a person was born: » He is of North African origin.» What is your country of origin?Thesaurus+: ↑Origins and sources4 B2 [U] where an object was made: » The furniture was French in origin.Thesaurus+: ↑Origins and sourcesMain Entry: ↑origin
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