Allochthon Definition

ə-lŏkthən
allochthon
noun
One that originated or was formed in a place other than where it is found, especially a rock formation that has been displaced.
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A member of a human population that relocated or was displaced from a particular area.
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A plant or animal that is not indigenous.
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Origin of Allochthon

  • German allo- allo- (from Greek) (from allos other al-1 in Indo-European roots) Greek khthōn earth dhghem- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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Words Starting With

AALALL

Words Ending With

NONHON

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allochthon

Words Starting With A and Ending With N

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