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English
Etymology
1940-45; back formation from allochthonous.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /əˈlɒkθən/, /əˈlɒkθɒn/
Noun
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
Pronunciation
Adjective
allochthon (strong nominative masculine singular allochthoner, not comparable)
- allochthonous
Declension
Positive forms of allochthon (uncomparable)