Allochthon

/əˈlɒkθən/ noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

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Noun
  1. 1
    A geological formation not formed in the region where found and moved to its present location by tectonic forces. Compare autochthon.

Etymology

1940-45; back formation from allochthonous.

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