autochthonous

The word “autochthonous” has 4 syllables: au-toch-tho-nous

It's pronounced as /ɔːˈtɒkθənəs/


What is synonym and antonym for autochthonous?

In the thesaurus, “autochthonous” has 11 synonyms and 11 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for autochthonous along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for autochthonous

  • aboriginal
  • autochthonal
  • autochthonic
  • born
  • domestic
  • endemic
  • indigenous
  • local
  • native
  • original
  • regional

Antonyms for autochthonous

  • alien
  • exotic
  • expatriate
  • foreign
  • immigrant
  • imported
  • introduced
  • nonindigenous
  • nonnative
  • strange
  • transplanted

Meanings of autochthonous

  • adjective
    1. Native to the place where found; indigenous.
    2. Originating where found; found where it originates.
    3. Buried in place, especially of a fossil preserved in its life position without disturbance or disarticulation.

Example Sentences

  • The scientist focused her research on autochthonous species of the rainforest.
  • This region is known for its autochthonous cultural traditions that have lasted for centuries.
  • Autochthonous bacteria play a crucial role in the ecosystem of the lake.
  • The linguist studied the autochthonous languages spoken by the indigenous tribes.
  • Preserving autochthonous plants is essential for maintaining biodiversity.

On this page you'll find 22 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to autochthonous, such as: aboriginal, alien, autochthonal, autochthonic, born, domestic, endemic.

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Related Words

aboriginal

native

  • aboriginal
  • aborigine
  • autochthon
  • autochthonous
  • basic
  • belonging
  • born
  • built-in
  • characteristic
  • citizen
  • congenital
  • connate
  • connatural
  • constitutional
  • constitutive
  • crude
  • deep-rooted
  • denizen
  • distinctive
  • domestic
  • dweller
  • elemental
  • endemic
  • engrained
  • essential
  • fundamental
  • genuine
  • habitant
  • habitual
  • hardwired
  • hereditary
  • home towner
  • homegrown
  • homemade
  • immanent
  • impure
  • in the raw
  • in the rough
  • inborn
  • inbred
  • indigen
  • indigene
  • indigenous
  • ingrain
  • ingrained
  • inhabitant
  • inherent
  • inherited
  • inmost
  • innate
  • inner
  • instinctive
  • integral
  • interior
  • internal
  • intrinsic
  • inveterate
  • inwrought
  • local
  • localite
  • natal
  • national
  • natural
  • normal
  • occupant
  • original
  • peculiar
  • primary
  • raw
  • real
  • regional
  • regular
  • resident
  • resider
  • rough-hewn
  • rude
  • semifinished
  • townie
  • towny
  • typical
  • unacquired
  • uncooked
  • undeveloped
  • undressed
  • unfiltered
  • unfinished
  • unpolished
  • unprocessed
  • unrefined
  • untreated
  • year-rounder

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