origin
//ˈɒrɪdʒɪn//
Noun
originSingular
originsPlural
1
The point or place where something begins, arises, or is derived from; the source or beginning of something.
The origin of this tradition can be traced back to ancient times.
2
The ancestry, lineage, or ethnic background of a person or group; where someone comes from.
She is proud of her Italian origin.
3
The cause or reason for something's existence; the root or basis of something.
The origin of the conflict lies in a misunderstanding between the two parties.