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Autochthon (Noun)

Meaning

The earliest known inhabitants of a region.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • The indigenous people of the region, known as the Kusunda, are considered the autochthons of the Himalayan foothills.
  • Historical records suggest that the Ainu were the autochthons of Japan, inhabiting the islands for thousands of years before the arrival of other ethnic groups.
  • The ancient Sumerians are widely regarded as the autochthons of Mesopotamia, having established some of the earliest known cities in the region.
  • The San people are believed to be the autochthons of Southern Africa, with a history of habitation dating back tens of thousands of years.
  • Genetic and archaeological studies have confirmed that the Papuans are the autochthons of New Guinea, with a distinct ancestry stretching back over 40,000 years.

Hypernyms

  • Primitive Person
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