# allochthonous

> English word · Adjective · IPA /əˈlɒk.θə.nəs/

## Definitions
1. Originating in a place other than where it is found.
2. Buried or found in a place remote from the site of formation.

## Etymology
From Ancient Greek ἄλλος (állos, “other”) + χθών (khthṓn, “earth, ground”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/allochthonous