country of origin

noun
UK: /ˈkʌntri əv əˈrɪdʒɪn/
US: /ˈkʌntri əv əˈrɪdʒɪn/

  1. The country where a product was made or grown.

    1. The label shows the country of origin.
    2. The customs form requires us to specify the country of origin for all imported goods.

  2. The nation from which a person comes; their homeland.

    1. He is proud of his country of origin.
    2. Many immigrants maintain strong ties to their country of origin while adapting to a new culture.

Synonyms

birthplace homeland native land

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "country of origin" in English means: The country where a product was made or grown., The nation from which a person comes; their homeland..

The phonetic transcription of "country of origin" is /ˈkʌntri əv əˈrɪdʒɪn/ in British English and /ˈkʌntri əv əˈrɪdʒɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "country of origin": birthplace, homeland, native land.

Example usage of "country of origin": "The label shows the country of origin.". More examples on the page.