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allochthonous

Adjective CEFR C1
əˈlɒk.θə.nəs

Definitions

  1. Originating in a place other than where it is found.
    not-comparable
  2. Buried or found in a place remote from the site of formation.
    not-comparable

Equivalents

Españolalóctono
Françaisallogène
Deutschallochthon
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CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

allocishet allocolonial allocortical allocratic allocrine allocutive

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