autochthonic

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The dance is the primordial, autochthonic form of music; its foundation so to speak.

From Beethoven by Fischer, George Alexander

You will certainly not adopt Niebuhr's autochthonic theory, where such facts lie before you.

From Chips From A German Workshop. Vol. III. Essays on Literature, Biography, and Antiquities by Müller, F. Max (Friedrich Max)

There was nothing traditional, nothing archaic, nothing autochthonic in their poor art.

From An Open-Eyed Conspiracy; an Idyl of Saratoga by Howells, William Dean

What is the derivation and signification of aboriginal? autochthonic? primeval?

From English Synonyms and Antonyms With Notes on the Correct Use of Prepositions by Fernald, James Champlin

They corrupt their autochthonic customs, and drink champagne cider.

From Without Prejudice by Zangwill, Israel