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AUTOCHTONE [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-04-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Indigenous Peoples (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Indigenous person
1, record 1, English, Indigenous%20person
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Aboriginal person 2, record 1, English, Aboriginal%20person
correct, see observation
- Native person 3, record 1, English, Native%20person
see observation
- Native 4, record 1, English, Native
see observation, noun
- Aboriginal 4, record 1, English, Aboriginal
see observation, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A person who belongs to one of the three Indigenous Peoples in Canada, namely, First Nations, Inuit or Métis. 4, record 1, English, - Indigenous%20person
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the Canadian government, to align with international usage, the term "Indigenous person" should be used instead of "Aboriginal person" to refer to a First Nations member, an Inuit or a Métis person. 5, record 1, English, - Indigenous%20person
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The adjectives "Indigenous" and "Aboriginal" should be capitalized when referring to Indigenous identity in the same way adjectives such as "English" or "French" are capitalized. 4, record 1, English, - Indigenous%20person
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
The plural form "Indigenous people" is used to refer to a group of people who identify as Indigenous in a context where their specific identities are not at issue. 4, record 1, English, - Indigenous%20person
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Some Indigenous people in Canada may choose to refer to themselves as "a Native person" or "a Native"; however, the use of these terms by non-Indigenous people is seen as derogatory. 4, record 1, English, - Indigenous%20person
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 5 OBS
The term "Aboriginal" used as a noun can be offensive and should be avoided. 4, record 1, English, - Indigenous%20person
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Peuples Autochtones (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Autochtone
1, record 1, French, Autochtone
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- personne autochtone 2, record 1, French, personne%20autochtone
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne appartenant à l'un des trois peuples autochtones au Canada, soit les Premières Nations, les Inuit ou les Métis. 2, record 1, French, - Autochtone
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pueblos indígenas (Generalidades)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- aborigen
1, record 1, Spanish, aborigen
correct, see observation, common gender
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En Canadá, este término comprende a los indígenas, métis e inuits. 1, record 1, Spanish, - aborigen
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-02-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Indigenous Peoples (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Aboriginal
1, record 2, English, Aboriginal
correct, adjective
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Indigenous 2, record 2, English, Indigenous
correct, see observation, adjective
- Native 3, record 2, English, Native
correct, see observation, adjective
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Relating to the original peoples of the Americas and their descendants. 4, record 2, English, - Aboriginal
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the Canadian government, to align with international usage, the term "Indigenous" should be used instead of "Aboriginal" to refer to First Nations, Inuit and Métis. 4, record 2, English, - Aboriginal
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[The term "Native" is] increasingly seen as outdated (particularly when used as a noun) and is starting to lose currency. 3, record 2, English, - Aboriginal
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Peuples Autochtones (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- autochtone
1, record 2, French, autochtone
correct, adjective
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Relatif aux premiers habitants des Amériques et à leurs descendants. 2, record 2, French, - autochtone
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pueblos indígenas (Generalidades)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- indígena
1, record 2, Spanish, ind%C3%ADgena
correct, see observation, adjective
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Relativo a los pueblos originarios de las Américas y sus descendientes. 2, record 2, Spanish, - ind%C3%ADgena
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] el término "indígena" se relaciona directamente con el sustantivo "Indias" [...] En este sentido, este concepto es etnocéntrico, en tanto se refiere únicamente a los pobladores del continente americano [...] 1, record 2, Spanish, - ind%C3%ADgena
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-11-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Corporate Structure
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Indigenous-owned
1, record 3, English, Indigenous%2Downed
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Aboriginal-owned 2, record 3, English, Aboriginal%2Downed
correct
- Native-owned 3, record 3, English, Native%2Downed
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Structures de l'entreprise
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- appartenant à des Autochtones
1, record 3, French, appartenant%20%C3%A0%20des%20Autochtones
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- autochtone 2, record 3, French, autochtone
correct, adjective
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Au Canada, les organismes de certification sont notamment [...] la Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC) pour les entreprises appartenant à des Autochtones et à des membres de minorités visibles [...]. 3, record 3, French, - appartenant%20%C3%A0%20des%20Autochtones
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-04-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Anthropology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- aboriginal
1, record 4, English, aboriginal
correct, adjective
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- indigenous 2, record 4, English, indigenous
correct, adjective
- autochthonous 3, record 4, English, autochthonous
correct, adjective
- autochthonal 4, record 4, English, autochthonal
correct, adjective
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Relating to the people ... that have lived in a place or country since the earliest times. 5, record 4, English, - aboriginal
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Anthropologie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- autochtone
1, record 4, French, autochtone
correct, adjective
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- aborigène 2, record 4, French, aborig%C3%A8ne
correct, adjective, less frequent
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Se dit d'un peuple dont la] présence dans un lieu déterminé est avérée depuis de nombreuses générations. 3, record 4, French, - autochtone
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Antropología
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- aborigen
1, record 4, Spanish, aborigen
correct, adjective
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2013-08-21
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Peat and Peat Bogs
- Mining of Organic Materials
- Solid Fossil Fuels
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- autochthonous
1, record 5, English, autochthonous
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Said of] peat formed in place ... 1, record 5, English, - autochthonous
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... the most minable coals are of this type. 1, record 5, English, - autochthonous
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Tourbières
- Exploitation de matières organiques (Mines)
- Combustibles fossiles solides
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- autochtone
1, record 5, French, autochtone
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[La tourbe] s'est donc constituée sur place, elle est dite «autochtone». 1, record 5, French, - autochtone
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Turberas
- Explotación de materias orgánicas (Minas)
- Combustibles fósiles sólidos
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- autóctono
1, record 5, Spanish, aut%C3%B3ctono
adjective
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dícese del mineral o de la roca que se han formado en el mismo sitio en el que hoy se encuentran. 1, record 5, Spanish, - aut%C3%B3ctono
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La hulla constituye un ejemplo importante de mineral autóctono, ya que yace en el mismo sitio en que se acumularon las materias vegetales cuya transformación in situ ha originado el carbón mineral. 1, record 5, Spanish, - aut%C3%B3ctono
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-09-26
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Epidemiology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- autochthonous
1, record 6, English, autochthonous
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Is said of a disease acquired in the place where the patient is located. 1, record 6, English, - autochthonous
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Épidémiologie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- autochtone
1, record 6, French, autochtone
correct, adjective
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- indigène 1, record 6, French, indig%C3%A8ne
correct, adjective
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En médecine, se dit d'une infection contractée au lieu même où vit le malade. 2, record 6, French, - autochtone
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2008-01-25
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Tectonics
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- autochthon
1, record 7, English, autochthon
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A body of rocks that remains at its site of origin, where it is rooted to its basement. 1, record 7, English, - autochthon
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Rocks of an autochthon may be mildly to considerably deformed. 1, record 7, English, - autochthon
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Tectonique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- autochtone
1, record 7, French, autochtone
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble de roches non déformées par l'orogénie (formation de la chaîne de montagnes), non déplacées tectoniquement, qui jouxte une chaîne de montagnes plissée. 1, record 7, French, - autochtone
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans le cas du Grenville, l'autochtone est constitué des roches archéennes des provinces du Supérieur et de Rae, ainsi que des roches paléoprotérozoïques de la Fosse du Labrador. C'est le bloc continental stable à la marge duquel s'est formée la chaîne de montagnes. 1, record 7, French, - autochtone
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
À strictement parler, l'autochtone ne fait pas partie de la chaîne de montagnes. 1, record 7, French, - autochtone
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2004-07-12
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Geochemistry
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Soil Science
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- internal
1, record 8, English, internal
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- autochthonous 2, record 8, English, autochthonous
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The hydrogen ion driving the chemical weathering reaction is supplied from external and internal sources. The external source is the acid supplied in bulk precipitation (meteorological input); the internal source stems from various biologic and chemical processes occurring within the soil zone. 1, record 8, English, - internal
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Géochimie
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Science du sol
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- autochtone
1, record 8, French, autochtone
correct, adjective
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- interne 2, record 8, French, interne
correct, adjective
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Se dit d'un] élément apparaissant à l'intérieur de son milieu naturel de croissance et de production. 3, record 8, French, - autochtone
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans certains cas, il sera difficile, voire impossible, de différencier les origines des modifications autochtones et allochtones lorsque les flux des substances découlant des activités anthropiques dominent les processus naturels à l'intérieur d'un bassin versant. 2, record 8, French, - autochtone
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Geoquímica
- Hidrología e hidrografía
- Ciencia del suelo
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- autóctono
1, record 8, Spanish, aut%C3%B3ctono
correct, adjective
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2004-06-01
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Petrography
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- autochthonous
1, record 9, English, autochthonous
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Two Canadian Au skarns ... have similar settings in displaced, rather than autochthonous, cratonal terranes ... 1, record 9, English, - autochthonous
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Pétrographie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- autochtone
1, record 9, French, autochtone
correct, adjective
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Deux skarns aurifères du Canada [...] occupent un cadre similaire, mais ils se situent dans des terranes déplacés plutôt que dans des terranes cratoniques autochtones [...] 1, record 9, French, - autochtone
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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