autochthonic
- adjective
- /ɔːˈtɒkθənɪk/
- Formal
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autóctono
- Certain minerals are considered autochthonic because they form in place rather than being transported from elsewhere.
Examples
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The autochthonic flora of the region has adapted to its harsh environment.
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In Australia, many autochthonic species are at risk due to climate change.
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Researchers studied the autochthonic traditions of the indigenous tribes.
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The autochthonic cultures of the region have rich traditions.
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The autochthonic flora of the region has adapted to its harsh environment.
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Researchers studied the autochthonic traditions of the indigenous tribes.
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In Australia, many autochthonic species are at risk due to climate change.
Synonyms
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1.5
From a particular place originally, often by birth or long history
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Living or growing naturally in a place and not moved there from somewhere else
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Found regularly in a particular place or group of people
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Formed naturally in the place where it is found and not moved from elsewhere
Living naturally in the place where it is found
Antonyms
How Native
- Formal
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- Specialized
- Specialized
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Surface Forms
Morphology
autochthonic = autochthon (opaque) = auto + chthon + ic
The word is a learned adjective built from the rare noun 'autochthon' plus -ic, so its meaning is not readily inferable for an average B1 learner.
Etymology
Autochthonic comes from the Greek parts auto- ('self') and chthon ('earth' or 'ground'), and you can remember auto- from words like automatic or autobiography. So, autochthonic describes people, plants, or rocks that come from the very place they are found, meaning they are truly native to that ground.