Definition of autochthonous

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au·toch·tho·nous

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s) KEY also au·toch·tho·nal (-th

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l) KEY or au·toch·thon·ic (ô

k-th

k) KEY

ADJECTIVE:

Originating where found; indigenous: autochthonous rocks; an autochthonous people; autochthonous folktales. See Synonyms at native.
Biology Originating or formed in the place where found: an autochthonous blood clot.

OTHER FORMS:
au·tochthon·ism or au·tochtho·ny(Noun), au·tochtho·nous·ly(Adverb)

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