autochthonal
Existing where it was formed or bornExisting where it was formed or born; native, aboriginal, indigenous
Meaning
1 senses(not comparable)Existing where it was formed or born; native, aboriginal, indigenous
More definitions
- originating where it is found
Synonyms
4 synonymsClose in meaning
- originating where it is found:autochthonicautochthonousendemicindigenous
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedautochthonous
See also
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