"paleocontact" meaning in English

See paleocontact in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: From paleo- + contact. Etymology templates: {{af|en|paleo-|contact}} paleo- + contact Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} paleocontact (uncountable)
  1. The theory that intelligent extraterrestrial beings (sometimes called ancient astronauts) visited Earth in the distant past, influencing human culture, technology, or religion. Tags: uncountable

Alternative forms

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