allochthon
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
    
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Adjective
    
allochthon (strong nominative masculine singular allochthoner, not comparable)
Declension
    
Positive forms of allochthon (uncomparable)
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