The meaning of AUTOCHTHONOUS is indigenous, native. How to use autochthonous in a sentence. Did you know?

Feb 21, 2026 · Adjective autochthonous (not comparable) Native to the place where found; indigenous.

AUTOCHTHONOUS definition: pertaining to autochthons; aboriginal; indigenous (heterochthonous ). See examples of autochthonous used in a sentence.

1. Originating or formed in the place where found; indigenous: autochthonous rocks; an autochthonous people; autochthonous folk tales. See Synonyms at native. 2. Ecology Native to or produced within a …

Definition of autochthonous adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Definition of 'autochthonous' autochthonous in British English (ɔːˈtɒkθənəs ), autochthonic (ˌɔːtɒkˈθɒnɪk ) or autochthonal adjective

Factsheet What does the adjective autochthonous mean? There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective autochthonous. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.