"alien abduction" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: alien abductions [plural]
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  1. (ufology) The abduction of a person by extraterrestrials. Categories (topical): Ufology Related terms: contact experience
    Sense id: en-alien_abduction-en-noun-7D2DY2k1 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: human-sciences, mysticism, mythology, philosophy, sciences, ufology

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