allochthonous

Meaning

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.

Synonyms

exogenous

exotic

extrinsic

non-native

allochthonic

Translations

alóctono

allochtone

alloctono

al·lòcton

alóctone

allochtoon

allogène

allochthon

non indigène

allochton

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ə.ˈlɒk.θə.nəs/

Etymology

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