Autochthonous
adjective
Originating or formed in the place where found; native.
The autochthonous population of the country helps preserve traditional culture.
Often appears as...
- autochthonous population
- autochthonous species
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Academic
adjective
In medicine, refers to diseases, conditions or pathogens that are present in a specific location or population.
The spread of the autochthonous disease was successfully controlled.
Often appears as...
- autochthonous disease
- autochthonous infection
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adjective
In geology, refers to rocks or sediment that were formed in their current location.
The autochthonous layers of rock were left unaltered while the surrounding rocks were transformed.
Often appears as...
- autochthonous rocks
- autochthonous sediment
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adjective
Originating or formed in the place where found; native.
The autochthonous population of the country helps preserve traditional culture.
Often appears as...
- autochthonous population
- autochthonous species
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
adjective
In medicine, refers to diseases, conditions or pathogens that are present in a specific location or population.
The spread of the autochthonous disease was successfully controlled.
Often appears as...
- autochthonous disease
- autochthonous infection
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
adjective
In geology, refers to rocks or sediment that were formed in their current location.
The autochthonous layers of rock were left unaltered while the surrounding rocks were transformed.
Often appears as...
- autochthonous rocks
- autochthonous sediment
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Roots
Use to emphasize a group's or feature's historical origin and development in its location.
The festival's dances are autochthonous, passed down through generations.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Immigrant
Distinguish from populations or cultures introduced from elsewhere, new or foreign.
Unlike the surrounding towns, this one's customs are autochthonous to the region.
Pro Tip 3/3Identity Preservation
Suggests resilience and continuity of local customs or characteristics despite external influences.
Autochthonous languages are often key to maintaining cultural identity.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Roots
Use to emphasize a group's or feature's historical origin and development in its location.
The festival's dances are autochthonous, passed down through generations.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Immigrant
Distinguish from populations or cultures introduced from elsewhere, new or foreign.
Unlike the surrounding towns, this one's customs are autochthonous to the region.
Pro Tip 3/3Identity Preservation
Suggests resilience and continuity of local customs or characteristics despite external influences.
Autochthonous languages are often key to maintaining cultural identity.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Roots
Use to emphasize a group's or feature's historical origin and development in its location.
The festival's dances are autochthonous, passed down through generations.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Immigrant
Distinguish from populations or cultures introduced from elsewhere, new or foreign.
Unlike the surrounding towns, this one's customs are autochthonous to the region.
Pro Tip 3/3Identity Preservation
Suggests resilience and continuity of local customs or characteristics despite external influences.
Autochthonous languages are often key to maintaining cultural identity.
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