autochthony

English

Etymology

From autochthon +‎ -y, calque of German Autochthonie.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɔːˈtɒkθəni/

Noun

autochthony (countable and uncountable, plural autochthonies)

1. An aboriginal condition or state.

Related terms

• See autochthonous.