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Rareautochthon
The correct spelling is autochthon.
How to pronounce autochthon
noun
IPA: /ɔːˈtɒkθ(ə)n/
Say it like: Aut-och-tho-n
The correct spelling is autochthon. The earliest inhabitant of an area; an aborigine.
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Definition
noun
- 1.The earliest inhabitant of an area; an aborigine.
- 2.A large mass of rock in the place of its original formation, rooted to its basement (foundation rock) as opposed to an allochthon or nappe which has shifted from the place of formation; an autochthonous rock formation.
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