Autochthonal (Adjective)
Meaning
Originating where it is found; "the autochthonal fauna of Australia includes the kangaroo"; "autochthonous rocks and people and folktales"; "endemic folkways"; "the Ainu are indigenous to the northernmost islands of Japan".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The island's unique autochthonal wildlife is protected by a national conservation program to preserve its endemic species.
- Researchers are studying the autochthonal myths of various indigenous cultures around the world to identify common themes and motifs.
- Australia's autochthonal Aboriginal culture has been largely influenced by European settlement and globalization.
- In some areas of South America, autochthonal healing practices still exist, which use plants native to the region to treat illnesses.
- Native Hawaiians believe their ancestors have lived in harmony with the island's autochthonal environment for centuries.