AUTOCHTHONS Synonyms: 8 Similar and Opposite Words

autochthons

noun

variants or autochthones

plural of autochthon

as in aborigines

a member of the first people to inhabit a region the remains of a settlement once occupied by the island's autochthons are much older than previously thought

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natives

Noun

The Brewers can call themselves the best team with the most Southern California natives.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Thirsty Souls Bringing European brewing traditions to Mount Airy, Slovakian natives Jan and Maria Kriska have created quite a following at Thirsty Souls.

— Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026

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