L'autòcton
Example: Els habitants autòctons coneixen bé la història del poble.
Definition
"L'autòcton" refers to a native inhabitant of a particular place, especially someone who has lived there for generations or originally comes from that specific area. It highlights the natural or original presence of a person in a region or community.
Translations
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el autóctono -
de autochtoon -
l'autochtone -
der Einheimische
Etymology
The word "l'autòcton" derives from the Greek roots 'autos,' meaning 'self,' and 'ktos,' meaning 'obtained' or 'produced.' It originally referred to beings born from the soil itself, emphasizing an origin in the land. Did you know that it literally means 'sprung from the land itself'?
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"L'autòcton" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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