birthplace

noun
UK: /ˈbɜːθpleɪs/
US: /ˈbɜːrθpleɪs/

  1. The town, city, or country where a person was born.

    1. Rome is my birthplace. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her birthplace played a big role in shaping her identity and career goals. [ ] [ ]

  2. The place where something started or originated.

    1. Greece is the birthplace of democracy. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many consider Silicon Valley the birthplace of the modern tech industry. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

cradle point of origin source

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "birthplace" in English means: The town, city, or country where a person was born., The place where something started or originated..

The phonetic transcription of "birthplace" is /ˈbɜːθpleɪs/ in British English and /ˈbɜːrθpleɪs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "birthplace": cradle, point of origin, source.

Example usage of "birthplace": "Rome is my birthplace.". More examples on the page.