What is "place of origin"

n. where something originated or was nurtured in its early existence; "the birthplace of civilization" [syn: birthplace, cradle, provenance]

In Switzerland, the place of origin (, literally "home place" or "citizen place"; ; ) denotes where the Swiss citizen has his municipal citizenship. It is not to be confused with the place of birth or the place of residence, although two or all three of these locations can be identical depending on the person.