The phrase "century origins" refers to the time or period in which something first started or was created, specifically referring to something that happened or was established many years ago, around 100 years ago. Full definition
She is also completing a monograph on the nineteenth century origins of Canadian copyright law. (cigionline.org)
In the first place, this tradition of Pantaneus going to India and finding a Christian community there which was visited by Bartholomew in the first century confirms the first century origins of the Church in India. (religion-online.org)
In Bergen, you'll hear about the city's 11th - century origins on your orientation tour. (tripcentral.ca)