country of origin

noun phrase

: the country where something or someone comes from

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In an ideal world, according to Fabscrap, headers would be smaller than two yards, with no backing material, and a small sticker detailing material content and other descriptive elements, such as weight and country of origin, as required. — Bella Webb, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026 But in some cases, they may not be sent back to their country of origin. — Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026 Even when an attack is traced back to its country of origin, the state can point to a criminal proxy rather than its own hand. — Steve Durbin, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026 The winner of the 2026 Caine Prize will be announced at a ceremony in London in October and will then be presented with the Prize in their country of origin. — Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 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 11 Oct. 2026.

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