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allochthonous
[uh-lok-thuh-nuhs]
adjective
Geology.
not formed in the region where found.
allochthonous
/ əˈlɒkθənəs /
adjective
(of rocks, deposits, etc) found in a place other than where they or their constituents were formed Compare autochthonous
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Word History and Origins
Origin of allochthonous1
1910–15; allo- + -chthonous, modeled after autochthonous
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Word History and Origins
Origin of allochthonous1
C20: from Greek allokhthon, from allo- + khthōn (genitive khthonos ) earth
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As Marc Cloostermans, a book reviewer for one of the two important Flemish newspapers, puts it: "Sure, we like to read allochthonous writers, but only if they meet our criteria and if they make bold statements we secretly enjoy."
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This article was originally published on All-Geo's blog Highly Allochthonous.
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She noted that her posts at Highly Allochthonous elicit more comments from women than do posts by her male co-bloggers.
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