autochthony 1. Originating where found; indigenous: autochthonous rocks; an autochthonous people; autochthonous folktales. 2. In biology, originating or formed in the place where found; such as, an autochthonous blood clot. 3. Nativeness by virtue or originating or occurring naturally (as in a particular place). Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/467/