der/die Autochthone
Translation
autochthon, indigenous person, native
Examples
Die Autochthonen leben seit Jahrhunderten in dieser Region.
The indigenous people have lived in this region for centuries.
Man muss die Kultur der Autochthonen respektieren.
One must respect the culture of the indigenous people.
Grammar Patterns
the culture of ((the indigenous people)) One must respect the culture of the indigenous people.
Similar Words
Ureinwohner (aborigine), Einheimischer (native); Antonyms: Allochthone (non-native)
Etymology
From Ancient Greek 'autós' (self) + 'khthṓn' (earth, soil). Meaning 'sprung from the land itself'.
Memory Tips
Think 'auto' (self) + 'chthonic' (of the earth). 'Self of the earth' helps remember it means native or indigenous.