Autochthonal

/ɔːˈtɒkθənəl/ adjective

Relating to or describing people or things that are native to a particular place from ancient times.

Derived from autochthon with the suffix -al to create an adjective form. This adjectival version maintains the same Greek roots (autos + chthon) but allows the concept to modify nouns.

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