autochthonal meaning

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autochthonal (adjective): originating where it is found.

Definition of autochthonal

  1. originating where it is found
    • the autochthonal fauna of Australia includes the kangaroo
    • autochthonous rocks and people and folktales
    • endemic folkways
    • the Ainu are indigenous to the northernmost islands of Japan

    Synonyms: autochthonic, autochthonous, endemic, indigenous

    Similar: native

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