country of origin

noun phrase

: the country where something or someone comes from

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But if a foreign-language movie wins the Palme d’Or, its country of origin can also nominate a different film. Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 13 May 2026 Further, in April 2026, a BLF commander declared that the group would target all foreign companies operating in Balochistan, regardless of country of origin. Amira Jadoon, The Conversation, 13 May 2026 According to the suit, she was humiliated by fellow staff members and belittled due to her race, country of origin, religion and immigration status. Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026 Identifying the specific country of origin will be essential to that process, and additional analysis is expected to help narrow the geographic and cultural context of the bones. Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026 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 18 May. 2026.

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