Home / Dictionary / autochthonous

autochthonous

/ɔːˈtɒkθənəs/
adjective
  1. Native to the place where found; indigenous.

  2. Originating where found; found where it originates.

  3. Buried in place, especially of a fossil preserved in its life position without disturbance or disarticulation.

Synonymsaboriginal, autochthonic, indigenous, native
Antonymsallochthonous

Practice "autochthonous" in context

WordNote uses spaced repetition across multiple quiz levels, from recognizing the meaning to recalling it in active practice.

Save to WordNote — it's free →

No credit card. No install required.

autochthonous — meaning, definition & examples | WordNote | WordNote