"paleocontact" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: 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. Wikipedia link: paleocontact Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Pseudoscience, Ufology

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