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Birthplace

Location of origin for a person or thing.

Birthplace is the place where a person or thing was born or originated.

Etymology

Birthplace is a compound word combining 'birth' from Old English and 'place' from Latin.

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A birthplace is simply where someone or something was born or created, like a city or country.

Fun Facts

Many famous people have humble birthplaces
Some birthplaces become popular tourist destinations
Birthplace records are important for genealogy

FAQ

What is a birthplace? It's the place where someone or something was born
Where was Abraham Lincoln's birthplace? A small cabin in Hodgenville, Kentucky
Can a city be someone’s birthplace? Yes, if they were born there

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

place of birth origin

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

location place

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

town city country

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

biography history

Indexes

geographical location

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