Autochthony

//ɔːˈtɒkθəni// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An aboriginal condition or state. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    nativeness by virtue of originating or occurring naturally (as in a particular place) wordnet

Synonyms

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endemismindigenousnessindigenousness

Etymology

From autochthon + -y, calque of German Autochthonie.

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