Collocations for origin - noun

common
independent
doubtful (esp. BrE), obscure, unknown
a letter of doubtful origin

true
ancient, early
recent
The term ‘carbon footprint’ is of very recent origin.

immediate
The development had its immediate origins in discussions with management.

African, English, etc.
foreign
local
mixed
natural
supernatural
evolutionary, geographical, historical, intellectual
animal, human, plant
foods of animal origin
We shouldn't forget our animal origins.

have, share
The vases share common origins.

investigate, trace
owe
Population genetics owes its origin to Francis Galton.

explain
reflect
suggest
The name suggests a possible African origin.

go back to sth, lie in sth
The origins of the city go back to the 10th century.

in origin
The rock is volcanic in origin.

of … origin
a painting of unknown origin

country of origin, place of origin
The label tells you the country of origin.

have its origin in sth
The custom has its origin in an ancient festival.

African, English, etc.
foreign
mixed
class, ethnic, national, racial, social
middle-class, noble, peasant, slave, working-class
humble, lowly
He had risen from humble origins through hard work.

trace
Their family can trace its origins back to the Norman Conquest.

betray
Her accent betrayed her working-class origins.

by origin
He is a Londoner by origin.

in origin
Her family is Portuguese in origin.

of … origin
He was of humble origins.

sb's country of origin