n. (pl. autochthons or autochthones) (in pl.) the original or earliest known inhabitants of a country; aboriginals. autochthonal adj. autochthonic adj. autochthonous adj.
[ Gk, = sprung from the earth (as AUTO-, khthon, -onos earth) ]
AUTOCHTHON
Meaning of AUTOCHTHON in English
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012