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allochthonous

adjective

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Pronunciation: /əˈlɒk.θə.nəs/

adj

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

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