Definition of Autochthonous

1. Adjective. Of rocks, deposits, etc.; found where they and their constituents were formed.

Antonyms: Allochthonous

2. Adjective. Originating where it is found. "The Ainu are indigenous to the northernmost islands of Japan"
Exact synonyms: Autochthonal, Autochthonic, Endemic, Indigenous
Similar to: Native
Derivative terms: Autochthony, Indigenousness

Definition of Autochthonous

1. Adjective. Native to the place where found; indigenous. ¹

2. Adjective. (context: biology medicine) Originating where found. ¹

3. Adjective. (geology) Buried in place, especially of a fossil preserved in its life position without disturbance or disarticulation. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Autochthonous

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Autochthonous

1. Derived from within a system, such as organic matter in a stream resulting from photosynthesis by aquatic plants. Compare: allochthonous. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Autochthonous

autochanger
autochangers
autochef
autochefs
autochory
autochrome
autochromes
autochronograph
autochronographs
autochthon
autochthonal
autochthones
autochthonic
autochthonies
autochthonism
autochthonous (current term)
autochthonous ideas
autochthonous malaria
autochthonous parasite
autochthonously
autochthons
autochthony
autocide
autocides
autoclasia
autoclavability
autoclavable
autoclave
autoclaved
autoclaves

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