country of origin

noun phrase

: the country where something or someone comes from

Examples of country of origin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Red, white, and blue accents leave no mystery as to the competitors’ country of origin. Ivana Rihter, Vogue, 9 July 2024 World premieres will be given preference, but films that have already premiered in their country of origin can also be considered at the discretion of the festival director. Patrick Frater, Variety, 2 July 2024 Preference will be given to world premieres, but films that have already debuted in their country of origin may also be considered. Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 July 2024 World premieres will be given preference, but films that have already premiered in their country of origin can also be considered at the discretion of the Festival Director. Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 2 July 2024 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 27 Jul. 2024.

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