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place of origin

[/pleɪs əv ˈɒrɪdʒɪn/]
nounpl: places of origin
local de origem
1. The location where someone or something originated or came from; birthplace or source location
The wine's place of origin is France.
O local de origem do vinho é a França.
2. In commerce and shipping, the geographic location from which goods are shipped or manufactured
The customs form requires the place of origin for all imported goods.
O formulário alfandegário exige o local de origem para todos os bens importados.
3. One's native country or region
She returned to her place of origin after many years abroad.
Ela retornou ao seu local de origem após muitos anos no exterior.
Synonyms
originbirthplacesourcehomelandnative placecountry of origin
Antonyms
destinationplace of residenceadopted home

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
local de origem
Most common usage
Brazil
terra natal
Used when referring to birthplace or homeland
Portugal
local de origem
Standard usage, especially in official documents
Portugal
país de origem
Preferred when referring to country of origin

Related Idioms & Phrases

from the place of origin
trace back to one's place of origin
country of origin
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