autochthonic

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You will certainly not adopt Niebuhr's autochthonic theory, where such facts lie before you.

From Chips From A German Workshop. Vol. III. Essays on Literature, Biography, and Antiquities by Müller, F. Max (Friedrich Max)

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

They corrupt their autochthonic customs, and drink champagne cider.

From Without Prejudice by Zangwill, Israel

From this invisible ground-plan rose something absolutely original and autochthonic.

From The Evolution of Love by Schleussner, Ellie

But Lincoln, his times, his death—great as any, any age—belong altogether to our own, and our autochthonic.

From Complete Prose Works Specimen Days and Collect, November Boughs and Goodbye My Fancy by Whitman, Walt