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AUTOCHTHONIC
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Dictionary entry overview: What does autochthonic mean?
• AUTOCHTHONIC (adjective)
The adjective AUTOCHTHONIC has 1 sense:
1. originating where it is found
Familiarity information: AUTOCHTHONIC used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Originating where it is found
Synonyms:
autochthonal; autochthonic; autochthonous; endemic; indigenous
Context example:
the Ainu are indigenous to the northernmost islands of Japan
Similar:
native (characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin)
Derivation:
autochthony (nativeness by virtue of originating or occurring naturally (as in a particular place))
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