origin
noun
the country, race, or social situation that someone comes from
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noun
the country an immigrant was born in, or the country their family originally came from. This phrase is used especially for referring to countries in Europe.
the place where someone or something comes from
the country in which someone was born
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using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related
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… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything
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