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Definition of birthplace

birthplace

/ˈbɝːθˌpleɪs/
birth · place
Plural:birthplaces
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• noun

1

The house, town, or country where a person was born.

Example

"Stratford-upon-Avon is famous throughout the world as the birthplace of William Shakespeare."

2

The place where something, such as an idea, movement, or institution, originated or began.

Example

"Ancient Athens is widely regarded as the birthplace of Western democracy."

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• Nearby Words

birthmark
birthmother
birthname
birthplace
birthrate
birthright
birthstone

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in late Middle English as a compound of 'birth' (from Old Norse 'byrðr') and 'place' (from Old French 'place', ultimately from Greek 'plateia' meaning 'broad way').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Birthplace. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/birthplace
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