Synonyms for autochthonic
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Existing where it was formed or born; native, aboriginal, indigenous.
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Aboriginal, autochthonic, and primeval combine the meanings of ancient and original; aboriginal inhabitants, autochthonic races, primeval forests.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Example sentences
- indigenous They need to get rid of the indigenous population.
- endemic Algeria needs to eliminate its endemic corruption.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| autochthonic | steady | |
| indigenous | rising | |
| endemic | rising | |
| autochthonous | steady | |
| autochthonal | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- endemic3
- 10 letters
- indigenous4
- 12 letters
- autochthonal
- 13 letters
- autochthonous
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (endemic3 = 3 syllables).