Associations to the word «Autochthonic»

Wiktionary

AUTOCHTHONIC, adjective. Existing where it was formed or born; native, aboriginal, indigenous

Dictionary definition

AUTOCHTHONIC, adjective. 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".

Wise words

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Hippocrates