Synonyms for

Birthplace

Verb / ˈbɜ:ˌθpleɪs / Another word for birthplace — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The place where a person was born.

Synonyms & similar words

provenience cradle placeofbirth placeoforigin provenance homeland motherland fatherland country hometown roots origin source cradle beginning genesis inception nativeland soil

Synonyms by register

Formal

origin source genesis provenance

Informal

hometown home turf roots

Literary

cradle womb hearth

Antonyms

destination end grave final resting place demise

Common collocations

  • birthplace of civilization
  • birthplace of democracy
  • birthplace of a nation
  • birthplace of innovation
  • birthplace of the artist
  • birthplace of the idea

Word family

noun birthplace

Usage note

While 'birthplace' can refer to the literal place of birth, it is often used metaphorically to denote the origin or source of something significant, like an idea or a movement.

Example sentences

  1. I was born in a hospital in my birthplace.
  2. My parents took me to visit my birthplace when I was five years old.
  3. The president visited his birthplace during his campaign.
  4. I have always been curious about my birthplace.
  5. Her birthplace is in Europe, but she has lived in the US for most of her life.

Quotes

  • "The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other's life." - Richard Bach
  • "The only true homeland is the one we carry within us." - Adonis
  • "The country of your birthplace is a piece of your fate, and you can know it or not know it, but it's there, and it is one of the things that matter." - Marilynne Robinson

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