as in cradle
a place of origin
Montgomery, Alabama, is considered the birthplace of the civil rights movement
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Today, this San Francisco staple is known as the birthplace of Irish coffee in the U.S. and continues to boast the same delicious recipe made by industrious bartenders in a charming old-timey setting.
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Nadia Lopez, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
Why Northern California? Northern California is the birthplace of the modern cannabis movement.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2025
This is the birthplace of Oysters Rockefeller, so starting your meal with the classic seafood dish is a must.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2025
As the birthplace of MoonPies, my hometown, Chattanooga, is no exception.
—Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025
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Nadia Lopez, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
Why Northern California? Northern California is the birthplace of the modern cannabis movement.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2025
This is the birthplace of Oysters Rockefeller, so starting your meal with the classic seafood dish is a must.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2025
As the birthplace of MoonPies, my hometown, Chattanooga, is no exception.
—Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025
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“Birthplace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/birthplace. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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