allochthonous
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allochthonous
- /əˈlɒk.θə.nəs/ UK
Where it comes from
From Ancient Greek ἄλλος (állos, “other”) + χθών (khthṓn, “earth, ground”).
adjective
- Originating in a place other than where it is found.
- Buried or found in a place remote from the site of formation.
Opposite: autochthonous
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adjective
Opposite: autochthonous
Translations
Every language
adj originating in a place other than where it is found
| Español | alóctono |
|---|---|
| Português | alóctone |
| Français | allogène, allochtone |
| Deutsch | allochthon |
Talk about this word "allochthonous." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/allochthonous. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. allochthonous. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/allochthonous "allochthonous." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/allochthonous.Cite this
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title = {allochthonous},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
url = {https://micwyn.com/word/allochthonous},
urldate = {2026-11-06}
}
