"allochthon" meaning in English

See allochthon in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /əˈlɒkθən/, /əˈlɒkθɒn/ Forms: allochthons [plural]
Etymology: 1940-45; back formation from allochthonous. Head templates: {{en-noun}} allochthon (plural allochthons)
  1. (geology) A geological formation not formed in the region where found and moved to its present location by tectonic forces. Compare autochthon. Categories (topical): Geology
    Sense id: en-allochthon-en-noun-l5NZDQji Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries Topics: geography, geology, natural-sciences

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Alternative forms

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