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Autochthon

Noun (Plural: autochthons)

Sense 1: A person or thing that is native or indigenous to a particular region or environment.

Sample Sentence: The Aborigines are considered the autochthons of Australia, having inhabited the continent for thousands of years.

Noun (Plural: autochthons)

Sense 2: In geology, a rock or mineral that originates in the region where it is found.

Sample Sentence: The limestone formations in the cave are considered autochthons, as they were deposited and formed within the cave system itself.

Noun (Plural: autochthons)

Sense 3: In mythology, an autochthon is a person or creature that is believed to have sprung from the earth itself.

Sample Sentence: According to ancient Greek mythology, the autochthons were the first people to inhabit the land and were created directly by Gaia, the Earth Goddess.

Adjective

Sense 1: Referring to something or someone that is native or indigenous to a specific place.

Sample Sentence: The autochthon flora of the Hawaiian Islands is rich and diverse, with many species found nowhere else in the world.

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