Autochthon [noun]
Definition of Autochthon:
person who is resident of habitation
Synonyms of Autochthon:
● Dweller
● Settler
● Colonist
● Inmate
● Occupant
● Citizen
● Lodger
● Lessee
● Denizen
● Renter
● Boarder
● Neighbor
● Squatter
● Tenant
● Native
● Roomer
● Occupier
● Resider
● Urbanite
Sentence/Example of Autochthon:
Tchekoff is a true product of Russian literature, an autochthon plant, nourished by his natal sap.
He is earth-born, autochthon, and holds possession by descent.
To the elder of the third pair of twins he gave the name Mneseus, and Autochthon to the one who followed him.
There I called them (p. 89) "Autochthon-morphological" and "adaptive-morphological characters."
Autochthon, aw-tok′thon, n. one of the primitive inhabitants of a country: an aboriginal:—pl.
To the third pair of twins he gave the name Mneseus to the elder, and Autochthon to the one who followed him.