AUTOCHTHON Synonyms: 8 Similar and Opposite Words

autochthon

noun

ȯ-ˈtäk-thən

Definition of autochthon

as in aborigine

a member of the first people to inhabit a region the remains of a settlement once occupied by the island's autochthons are much older than previously thought

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Noun

Breuil based his conclusions on contemporary anthropological observations of the Arunta aborigines in central Australia.

— Roger Lewin, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019
For long, appropriation of identities and assets by the privileged has been among the key challenges faced by aborigines across the world.

— K A Shaji, Quartz India, 30 Aug. 2019

Definition of aborigine

Noun

Those clauses were removed in the 1960s, leaving no mention of aboriginals at all.

— The Economist, The Economist, 5 July 2018
These people are too far away to show a direct link between them and the Clovis in such a way that indicates the Clovis being the aboriginals of South America.

— Adam Rutherford, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2017

Definition of aboriginal

Noun

Now, the Miami Gardens native is bringing that same drive to technology, creating opportunities for the community through Tech Tuesdays.

— Najahe Sherman, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026
The Kentucky native said Parton lived out her beliefs through compassion and generosity, even though some were critical of her glamorous image.

— Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026

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