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Origin
AW-ruh-juhn
/ˈɔːrʌdʒʌn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
origin
Dictionary meaning
Properties attributable to your ancestry.
Examples
- The family has a diverse origin.
- The rumor had its origin in idle gossip.
Synonyms: descent
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