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autochthonous

UK
/ɔːˈtɒkθənəs/
US
/ɔˈtɑkθənəs/

Translations

autochthonousadjective
more autochthonous
Comp.
most autochthonous
Super.
UK
/ɔːˈtɒkθənəs/
US
/ɔˈtɑkθənəs/
The autochthonous plants of the region have adapted to the local climate over centuries.
Les plantes autochtones de la région se sont adaptées au climat local au fil des siècles.
Additional translations
indigèneS’emploie surtout pour des populations, des espèces ou des groupes humains natifs d’un lieu; moins courant en géologie.
Synonyms
indigenous
local
original
aboriginal
native

Definitions

autochthonousadjective
Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; indigenous.
The autochthonous plants of the region have adapted to the local climate over centuries.
Relating to an inhabitant of a place who is native to it.
The autochthonous population has a deep connection to the land and its traditions.
(Geology) Formed or occurring in its present position; not transported from elsewhere.
The autochthonous sandstone indicates that the sediments were deposited on site.
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