"Roswellian" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /ˌɹɒzˈwɛliən/ Forms: more Roswellian [comparative], most Roswellian [superlative]
Etymology: From Roswell + -ian. Connotationally also influenced by Orwellian, regarding (real or alleged) censorship. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Roswell|ian}} Roswell + -ian, {{glossary|connotation|Connotationally}} Connotationally Head templates: {{en-adj}} Roswellian (comparative more Roswellian, superlative most Roswellian)
  1. Of or relating to the Roswell UFO incident and related conspiracy theories. Categories (topical): Conspiracy theories
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