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- [uh-lok-thuh n, -thon]
- /əˈlɒk θən, -θɒn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-lok-thuh n, -thon]
- /əˈlɒk θən, -θɒn/
Definitions of allochthon word
- noun allochthon a geological formation not formed in the region where found and moved to its present location by tectonic forces. Compare autochthon (def 3). 1
- noun allochthon (geology) A geological formation not formed in the region where found and moved to its present location by tectonic forces. Compare autochthon. 0
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Origin of allochthon
First appearance:
before 1940 One of the 7% newest English words
First recorded in 1940-45; back formation from allochthonous
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Parts of speech for Allochthon
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
allochthon popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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