autochtoon

autochtoon

Native; indigenous.

Here, 'autochtonen' refers to the original residents or natives of a location.

De oorspronkelijke bewoners van dit gebied zijn autochtonen.

The original inhabitants of this area are autochthonous.

In this context, 'autochtoon' contrasts with 'allochtoon', highlighting the difference between native and non-native origins.

Het beleid richt zich op de integratie van zowel allochtone als autochtone leerlingen.

The policy focuses on the integration of both immigrant and native students.

This example specifies a cultural-definition use of 'autochtoon' within a demographic context.

In Nederland worden autochtonen vaak gedefinieerd als personen wier ouders in Nederland zijn geboren.

In the Netherlands, autochthonous individuals are often defined as people whose parents were born in the Netherlands.