Autochthonous

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Pronunciation: /ɔːˈtɑkθənəs/

Definitions of autochthonous

noun a member of the original inhabitants of a region or country

Example Sentences

A1 The autochthonous species of plants are native to this region.

A2 The autochthonous people have lived in this area for centuries.

B1 The autochthonous culture of the island is rich and diverse.

B2 The autochthonous languages spoken in the region are in danger of extinction.

C1 The preservation of autochthonous traditions is important for cultural heritage.

C2 The autochthonous communities have unique customs and beliefs that are worth studying.

adjective relating to or derived from the original inhabitants of a region or country; indigenous

Example Sentences

A1 The autochthonous plants in the garden are well adapted to the local climate.

A2 The tribe has lived in this region for centuries and considers themselves autochthonous to the land.

B1 The autochthonous culture of the island is rich in traditions and customs.

B2 The autochthonous language of the indigenous people is still spoken by a small community.

C1 The autochthonous species of birds in this area are protected by conservation efforts.

C2 The autochthonous population has a deep connection to the land and its history.

Examples of autochthonous in a Sentence

formal The tribe has a rich culture with many autochthonous traditions.

informal The town's festival includes some really cool autochthonous dances.

slang I love how they mix modern music with autochthonous instruments.

figurative The artist's style is truly autochthonous, unlike anything I've seen before.

Grammatical Forms of autochthonous

past tense

autochthonized

plural

autochthonouses

comparative

more autochthonous

superlative

most autochthonous

present tense

autochthons

future tense

will autochthonize

perfect tense

have autochthonized

continuous tense

is autochthonizing

singular

autochthonous

positive degree

autochthonous

infinitive

to autochthonize

gerund

autochthonizing

participle

autochthonizing

Origin and Evolution of autochthonous

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'autochthonous' originated from the Greek word 'autochthon', which means 'sprung from the earth itself'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in reference to people or things that are native to a particular region or country, the word 'autochthonous' has evolved to also describe things that are original, authentic, or indigenous.