Meaning of autochthonic in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌɔːtɒkˈθɒnɪk/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    autochthonic

    Definitions

    1. originating where it is found

    Examples

    • « 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

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