autochtoon

== Dutch == === Etymology === From Ancient Greek αὐτόχθων (autókhthōn, “indigenous”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ɑu̯tɔxˈtoːn/, /oːtɔxˈtoːn/ Rhymes: -oːn Hyphenation: au‧toch‧toon === Adjective === autochtoon (comparative autochtoner, superlative autochtoonst) autochthonous ==== Declension ==== ==== Antonyms ==== allochtoon buitenlands === Noun === autochtoon m (plural autochtonen, diminutive autochtoontje n) autochthon ==== Usage notes ==== The Dutch government has avoided use of this word (along with allochtoon) to refer to people since 2016 due its politically charged nature. ==== Antonyms ==== allochtoon buitenlander