autochthony

/ɔːtoʊkˈθɒni/

Definitions

1. noun

The quality or state of being native to a place; the belief that a particular group or people has originated from the land they inhabit.

“The idea of autochthony has played a significant role in the identity of indigenous communities worldwide.”

Synonyms

  • aboriginality
  • indigenism

Antonyms

  • colonialism
  • foreignness