Autochthon


(n.) One who is supposed to rise or spring from the ground or the soil he inhabits; one of the original inhabitants or aborigines; a native; -- commonly in the plural. This title was assumed by the ancient Greeks, particularly the Athenians.


(n.) That which is original to a particular country, or which had there its origin.



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Autocarpian   Autocarpous   Autocatalysis   Autocephalous   Autochronograph   Autochthon   Autochthonal   Autochthones   Autochthonism   Autochthonous  


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