ADJECTIVE

autochthon/aʊ̯tɔxˈtoːn/autochthonous; indigenous; native

autochthon is a German adjective that means autochthonous, indigenous, or native. It is pronounced /aʊ̯tɔxˈtoːn/.

Definitions

1.ursprünglich an einem bestimmten Ort entstanden oder heimisch(fachsprache, geologie/ethnologie)

a.in einem Gebiet ursprünglich entstanden und dort verblieben (z.B. Völker, Pflanzen)

Die autochthonen Völker Sibiriens leben seit Jahrtausenden in dieser Region.The autochthonous peoples of Siberia have lived in this region for thousands of years.

Adjective Forms

Positiveautochthon

Frequently asked questions

What does "autochthon" mean in English?
"autochthon" means autochthonous, indigenous, or native. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "autochthon"?
"autochthon" is pronounced /aʊ̯tɔxˈtoːn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "autochthon"?
"autochthon" is a adjective in German.

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