autochthonic
Example Sentences
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They corrupt their autochthonic customs, and drink champagne cider.
From Without Prejudice by Zangwill, Israel
The dance is the primordial, autochthonic form of music; its foundation so to speak.
From Beethoven by Fischer, George Alexander
From this invisible ground-plan rose something absolutely original and autochthonic.
From The Evolution of Love by Schleussner, Ellie
There was nothing traditional, nothing archaic, nothing autochthonic in their poor art.
From An Open-Eyed Conspiracy; an Idyl of Saratoga by Howells, William Dean
What is the derivation and signification of aboriginal? autochthonic? primeval?
From English Synonyms and Antonyms With Notes on the Correct Use of Prepositions by Fernald, James Champlin
