country of origin
The term "country of origin" helps identify the birthplace, production location, or founding place of a person, product, or entity, often used in legal, trade, and immigration contexts.
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Definition
B2International Trade
(technical, regulatory)The nation where a product was manufactured or underwent significant processing.
Example
- The country of origin for these electronics is China.
B2Immigration
(legal)The nation where an individual was born or holds citizenship.
Example
- His country of origin is Brazil, but he has lived in Canada for ten years.
C1Business
(corporate)The nation where a company was founded or is headquartered.
Example
- The country of origin for the multinational corporation is Germany.
C1Publishing
(academic)The nation where a work was first published.
Example
- The country of origin for the book is the United Kingdom.
Similar
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