"xenohistory" meaning in English

See xenohistory in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /zɛnəˈhɪstəɹi/
Etymology: From xeno- + history. Etymology templates: {{af|en|xeno-|history}} xeno- + history Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} xenohistory (uncountable)
  1. (science fiction, rare) The study of alien history. Tags: rare, uncountable Categories (topical): Science fiction
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