adjective as in strong fondness

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foreign, adoptive, derived

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Example Sentences

Example:The foreign settlers brought their own customs, which were in contrast to the autochthonal traditions.

Definition:Borrowed, introduced, or brought from abroad; not indigenous or local.

From foreign

Example:Unlike the autochthonal customs, the adoptive practices were brought by immigrants.

Definition:Conforming to new or adopted customs; in accordance with newly received or accepted circumstances.

From adoptive

Example:The derived characteristics proved useful in identifying the autochthonal species.

Definition:Developed or acquired after a change or after dependence upon something else.

From derived