allochthonous

Signification (Anglais)

1. (not-comparable) Originating in a place other than where it is found.
2. (not-comparable) Buried or found in a place remote from the site of formation.

Concepts

allochtone

allogène

non indigène

Synonymes

exogenous

exotic

extrinsic

non-native

allochthonic

Traductions

al·lòcton

alloctono

alóctono

alóctone

allochtoon

allochthon

allochton

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/ə.ˈlɒk.θə.nəs/

Étymologie (Anglais)

From Ancient Greek ἄλλος (állos, “other”) + χθών (khthṓn, “earth, ground”).