Autochthonous: meaning, definitions and examples
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autochthonous
[ ɔːˈtɒkθənəs ]
biology
Native to or characteristic of a particular place, region, or environment.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The autochthonous flora of the island includes many rare and endangered species.
- The autochthonous population of the region has unique cultural traditions.
geology
Formed or originating in the place where found.
Synonyms
in-situ, local, original
Examples of usage
- The autochthonous rocks of the region date back millions of years.
- The autochthonous minerals are a key feature of the landscape.
Translations
Translations of the word "autochthonous" in other languages:
🇵🇹 autóctone
🇮🇳 स्वदेशीय
🇩🇪 einheimisch
🇮🇩 asli
🇺🇦 автохтонний
🇵🇱 autochtoniczny
🇯🇵 土着
🇫🇷 autochtone
🇪🇸 autóctono
🇹🇷 yerli
🇰🇷 토착의
🇸🇦 محلي
🇨🇿 autochtonní
🇸🇰 autochtonný
🇨🇳 本土的
🇸🇮 avtohtoni
🇮🇸 upprunalegur
🇰🇿 автохтонды
🇬🇪 ავტოქტონი
🇦🇿 avtoxton
🇲🇽 autóctono
Word origin
The word 'autochthonous' comes from the Greek words 'auto-' (self) and 'chthōn' (earth). It was first used in English in the mid-17th century to describe things that are native or indigenous to a particular place. Over time, the term has been commonly used in various scientific fields to refer to organisms, rocks, or other elements that are original to a specific region.