American English
/ˈɔ.ɹə.ʤn̩/
3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
The place, person, or thing that something comes from, or the point where it begins.
Practice out loudThe place, person, or thing that something comes from, or the point where it begins.
The origin of the river is high in the mountains.
Scientists are studying the origin of the disease.
the origin of the problem · place of origin
the origin of + noun
something has its origin in + place or time
A person's family, country, or cultural background.
She is of Mexican origin.
He wants to learn more about his family origins.
Origin describes a person's background. Do not use original for this meaning.
country of origin · family origins
be of + country or region + origin
someone's family origins