Autochthonous
/ɔːˈtɑːkθənəs/
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.
Compare with
AboriginalDomesticEndogenousIndigenousInherentInnateLocalNativeOriginal
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