allochthonous

[ uh-lok-thuh-nuhs ]

adjective

, Geology.

1. not formed in the region where found. Compare autochthonous ( def 4 ).

allochthonous

/ əˈlɒkθənəs /

adjective

1. (of rocks, deposits, etc) found in a place other than where they or their constituents were formed Compare autochthonous

Word History and Origins

Origin of allochthonous¹

1910–15; allo- + -chthonous, modeled after autochthonous

Word History and Origins

Origin of allochthonous¹

C20: from Greek allokhthon, from allo- + khthōn (genitive khthonos ) earth

Example Sentences

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."

From The Guardian

Chris Rowan on Twitter as @Allochthonous.

From Scientific American

Chris Rowan on Twitter as @Allochthonous.

From Scientific American

This article was originally published on All-Geo's blog Highly Allochthonous.

From Scientific American

She noted that her posts at Highly Allochthonous elicit more comments from women than do posts by her male co-bloggers.

From Scientific American