allochthon
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
1940-45; back formation from allochthonous.
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
allochthon (plural allochthons)
- (geology) A geological formation not formed in the region where found and moved to its present location by tectonic forces. Compare autochthon.
German[edit]
Pronunciation[edit]
Audio: (file)
Adjective[edit]
allochthon (strong nominative masculine singular allochthoner, not comparable)
Declension[edit]
Positive forms of allochthon (uncomparable)