by origin

Frequency: 5.53.4 per million words

Used to state a person's nationality or social background.

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Examples (10)

  • He is a Londoner by origin.
  • She is French by origin, but has lived in the US for decades.
  • Many people in this neighborhood are Irish by origin.
  • The family is working-class by origin, having achieved success through hard work.
  • Although he speaks perfect Japanese, he is American by origin.
  • His family is humble by origin, having started with very little.
  • The chef, Italian by origin, brought authentic recipes to the restaurant.
  • He may seem foreign, but he's actually local by origin.
  • She is noble by origin, but preferred a simple life.
  • The community is diverse, with residents from various countries by origin.