autochthon

Word details

German meaning

Einheimisch, urwüchsig, aus dem Land selbst stammend.

English meaning

Indigenous, native

Synonym

einheimisch, eingeboren

German example

Die autochthone Bevölkerung verteidigt ihre Traditionen.

English example

The indigenous population defends its traditions.

Opposite of

autochthonous (native to the place where found)allochthon