Autochthonous(adjective)
Indigenous or originating naturally in the place where it is found.
Hindi meaning:देशज या उसी स्थान पर उत्पन्न
Synonyms: Indigenous, Native, Aboriginal, Endemic
Antonyms: Foreign, Introduced, Nonnative, Alien
Example: These autochthonous plants have grown naturally in the valley for centuries.
Trick to remember: Auto means self and chthon means earth—something born from its own land.
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