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- pronunciation:
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jihn
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jihn
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| definition 1: |
The origin of something is its source. It is where it comes from. The origin of a river is the place where the river begins.
The origin of this legend is ancient China.The scientists worked to discover the origins of life on earth.The explorers searched for the origin of the mighty river.- synonyms:
- beginning, root, source
- similar words:
- basis, cause, foundation, start
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Your origin is where your parents, grandparents, or earlier ancestors are from. If you are of African origin, it means that you have African parents or ancestors.
Yuki and her parents are of Japanese origin.Erin's parents told her that their family's origin was Ireland.- similar words:
- birth, blood, descent, root, stock
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beginning |
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