au·toch·tho·nous (ô-t k th -ns) also au·toch·tho·nal (-th-nl) or au·toch·thon·ic (ô tk-thn k)adj. 1. Originating where found; indigenous: autochthonous rocks; an autochthonous people; autochthonous folktales. See Synonyms at native. 2. Biology Originating or formed in the place where found: an autochthonous blood clot. au·toch thon·ism, au·tochtho·ny n.au·toch tho·nous·ly adv. |
autochthonism, autochthony
the state of being aboriginal or native to a particular area. — autochthonous, adj.
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