"saucerian" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: saucerians [plural]
Etymology: From saucer + -ian, in reference to flying saucers. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|saucer|ian}} saucer + -ian Head templates: {{en-noun}} saucerian (plural saucerians)
  1. An extraterrestrial being visiting the Earth.
    Sense id: en-saucerian-en-noun-KjfcqpGE
  2. (ufology) A person who has communicated with an extraterrestrial being. Synonyms: contactee
    Sense id: en-saucerian-en-noun-Xv06ClMY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ian, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 6 94 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -ian: 13 87 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 7 93 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 5 95 Topics: human-sciences, mysticism, mythology, philosophy, sciences, ufology

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