allochthonous

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Pronunciation

• (British) IPA: /ə.ˈlɒk.θə.nəs/

Adjective

allochthonous (not comparable)

1. Originating in a place other than where it is found.
2. (geology) Buried or found in a place remote from the site of formation.

Antonyms

• autochthonous

Related terms

• allochthon

Translations

• French: allogène
• Portuguese: alóctone
• Spanish: alóctono

Translations

• Portuguese: alóctone
• Spanish: alóctono

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