birthplace
UK: ˈbɜːθpleɪs | US: ˈbɜːrθpleɪs
n. the place where someone is born or where something originates
The word "birthplace" is a straightforward compound formed by combining "birth" (Old English gebyrd, meaning "the act of being born") and "place" (Old English plæse, meaning "a location or spot"). This compound structure emerged in Middle English to literally denote the location of one's birth. Over time, it also gained figurative use for the origin of ideas or movements. The logic is transparent: "birth" anchors the concept of origin, while "place" specifies its physical or abstract locus.
Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon is a popular tourist attraction.
The small town is proud to be the birthplace of a famous inventor.
Researchers traced the artifact back to its birthplace in ancient Mesopotamia.
The documentary explores the birthplace of jazz in New Orleans.
She visited her grandmother’s birthplace to learn more about her family history.