origin
163
2.3
- noun
- /ˈɔrɪdʒɪn/
:
origen
- In the African context, the origins of several narratives date back to the colonial era.
- country of origin
- national origin
- ethnic origin
People with small social circles, nice family of origin, nice spouse luck, right?
- People with small social circles, nice family of origin, nice spouse luck, right?
- And we still send them to the origins of their parents.
Examples
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American music educators might look to their professional origins in considering this issue.
Academic text (2012) -
The song begins with a brief explanation of its origin by Miriam herself.
Academic text (2015) -
Can I please have the language of origin?
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It's taking us back to our point of origin.
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One French, one Greek, and one of unknown origin.
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Let us start at the very beginning and ask about the origins of national identities.
Academic text (1999) -
Of the 469 participants who reported their country of origin, they represented 36 countries.
Academic text (2008) -
I think it's always good to know where somebody's coming from, and, frankly, your origins have been a bit of a mystery to me.
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Rural-origin medical students were more likely than urban-origin medical students to report feeling under significant stress.
Academic text (2008) -
It's important to learn about your family origin to understand your cultural heritage.
Synonyms
639
4.1
Family history passed down from your ancestors
20
5.8
The family or ancestors that someone comes from
14
5.3
A record of a person or family's ancestors that shows an important background
7
5.3
Who a person's mother and father are and their family background
1
3.5
The location where someone or something first started to exist
1
3.8
The people in a family who are related by blood across generations
1
3.6
A place or culture a person comes from and feels connected to
A record showing a person's ancestors across generations
Compounds
How Native
- Formal
163
2.3
- Formal
19
7.2
- Specialized
Surface Forms
Etymology
Origin for family background comes from the same Latin origo meaning 'to rise'. A helpful way to remember it is to think of where your family 'began' or 'came from', which is why origin means ancestry or background.