"close encounter" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: close encounters [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} close encounter (plural close encounters)
  1. (ufology) A supposed observation, or observation of evidence, of extraterrestrial beings or their craft. Wikipedia link: close encounter Categories (topical): Ufology Related terms: alien abduction, flying saucer, unidentified flying object, UFO Translations (observation of extraterrestrials or their craft): contato imediato (Portuguese)
    Sense id: en-close_encounter-en-noun-Ahiev5cg Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: human-sciences, mysticism, mythology, philosophy, sciences, ufology

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