Autochthon Definition
ô-tŏkthən
autochthones, autochthons
noun
One that originated or was formed where it is found, especially a rock formation that has not been displaced.
American Heritage
Any of the earliest known inhabitants of a place; aborigine.
Webster's New World
One of the earliest known inhabitants of a place; an aborigine.
American Heritage
Any indigenous animal or plant.
Webster's New World
An indigenous plant or animal.
American Heritage
Other Word Forms of Autochthon
Noun
Singular:
autochthon
Plural:
autochthonsOrigin of Autochthon
Ancient Greek αὐτόχθων (autokhthōn, “indigenous”), from αὐτός (auto-) + χθών (khthōn, “earth, soil”).
From Wiktionary
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Greek autokhthōn auto- auto- khthōn earth dhghem- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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