allochthony

[US]/[ˌæləˈθɒnɪ]/
[UK]/[ˌæləˈθɒnɪ]/

Translation

n.The state or condition of being a stranger or foreigner.; In ancient Greek history, the theory that the inhabitants of Attica were not native to the region.

Phrases & Collocations

demonstrating allochthony

allochthony studies

suspected allochthony

allochthony claim

investigating allochthony

evidence of allochthony

potential allochthony

allochthony debate

mapping allochthony

Example Sentences

the study investigated the allochthony of the plant species in the region.

evidence suggests a strong allochthony in the local geological formations.

understanding allochthony is crucial for accurate paleogeographic reconstruction.

the allochthony of the sediments provided clues about the source area.

researchers analyzed the allochthony of the mineral grains to trace their origin.

the allochthony of the fauna indicated a connection to a distant landmass.

establishing allochthony requires careful geochemical and petrographic analysis.

the allochthony of the river system pointed to a different drainage basin.

geological mapping helped determine the extent of allochthony in the area.

the allochthony of the volcanic rocks revealed a complex tectonic history.

further investigation is needed to fully characterize the allochthony of the deposit.

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